A quick Google search for hand and wrist pain is guaranteed to return with carpal tunnel syndrome at the top of the list. While carpal tunnel issues are prevalent in many situations, it is often used as a catchall term for any generalized hand and wrist pain. Read on and you may be surprised to…
Like many of us, you may be opting for more local outdoor activities this summer. Whether you are camping, fishing, hiking or paddling, how you move your body during these activities matters. Here are some ergonomics and movement considerations to help keep you healthy while making the most of your summer! The Road Trip A…
You perform a wide variety of tasks at work throughout the day, but have you ever noticed just how many times you bend forward during the day? Many jobs that require manual labour have employees repetitively picking up light objects, crouching, or bending over to perform their tasks. Though these seem harmless at the time,…
There is an overwhelming selection of office chairs on the market today. Many of them claim to be “ergonomic” but the features may only make them suitable for certain individuals. The key to a truly ergonomic chair is adjustability! In this blog post we break down the main features of an ergonomic task chair to…
Proper ergonomic practices and safe movement habits are essential elements to ensuring employee health, safety and productivity at work. As we support our workforce in balancing working from home and working from the office, employers must also protect the health of their employees from preventable musculoskeletal injuries. Ergonomic concerns have the potential to escalate into…
With so many desks out there, how do you go about selecting one that will work best for your home office? This blog post will provide you with some examples to guide you when selecting a new desk and modifications you may be able to make to your existing desk to ensure the best ergonomic…
We are now starting to hear about the potential future of office work. A widely circulated article from Bloomberg references executives at BMO that indicate between 30% and 80% of their employees will continue to work from home at least some of the time, even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. I think it is important…
We have hosted a number of Working From Home webinars in the past month and there have been some common questions. We thought it would be valuable to provide our answers: #1 What do I do if I don’t have a separate keyboard and mouse for my laptop? Laptops require us to compromise either our…
We are starting our second month of working from home. Hopefully some have hit a groove and are loving the home life; however, we know there are others still struggling to find the best home office set up. In this post I highlight my top three home office setups, and how you might alternate between…
Tips on Working From Home If you are temporarily or newly working from home, here are some helpful tips for a better workstation set-up as well as safe working habits. #1. Chair Find a comfortable chair option that will provide you with back support in an upright and slightly reclined position. This means the hips…
