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Computer Ergonomics

Computer Ergonomics. Shanghai American School March 12 th , 2010. What is Ergonomics?. Work Laws: Matching the task to the person Examples : Pair or Shoes, Ferrari, computers. Computer Related Injuries. Common injuries include : Neck pain Shoulder pain Back pain

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Computer Ergonomics

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  1. Computer Ergonomics Shanghai American School March 12th, 2010

  2. What is Ergonomics? • Work Laws: Matching the task to the person • Examples: Pair or Shoes, Ferrari, computers

  3. Computer Related Injuries Common injuries include: • Neck pain • Shoulder pain • Back pain • Wrist pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

  4. Computer Related Injuries Due to: • MicroTears

  5. 1. MICROTEARS MICROTEARS: Problemwhenmicrotearshappenfasterthantheirhealing. INFLAMMATION: • Heat • Redness • Pain • Swelling

  6. 1. a) Awkward Postures • Extreme Range of Motion • Against Gravity

  7. 1. Awkward Postures

  8. 2. Static Positions • Blood vessel compression is directly proportional to the intensity of the muscle contraction • Accentuate injuries

  9. Perfect Posture • Follow natural curves

  10. NECK

  11. NECK

  12. BACK

  13. BACK

  14. ARMS

  15. ARMS

  16. LEGS

  17. LEGS

  18. PERFECT POSTURE

  19. PERFECT POSTURE

  20. LAPTOP

  21. LAPTOP

  22. LAPTOP

  23. Thank you Ivy Lee Fook Choy Occupational Therapist

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