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Orthopedic- Preventing Injuries at Work
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Ergonomics
How to Prevent Back Pain at Work
How to Prevent Back Pain at Work People who work in certain occupations, such as nursing, are likely to have back pain. But so can folks who work in an office every day if they don’t take proactive steps to protect their backs. “Most adults have some spinal degeneration, a drying out of the discs and arthritic changes in their spines due to age,” says Alan Hilibrand, M.D., a spine surgeon at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia and vice chairman of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons communica...
How to Avoid At-the-Desk Injuries
How to Avoid At-the-Desk Injuries Your office cubicle doesn't look like a dangerous place. But if your computer, chair and other parts of your workstation aren't positioned properly, you can end up with sore wrists or a backache or other physical problems that may keep you on the injured list. Ergonomics is the science of fitting work environment to worker. Paying attention to ergonomics can help keep you healthy and productive. There are some key factors to keep in mind when setting up a workstation or...
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Prevention and Exercise
Stretches for Your Lower Legs
Stretches for Your Lower Legs Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free. The following stretches involve the ankles and knee joints. Keep these guidelines in mind when doing them: Check with your health care provider before beginning any exercise program, and especially if you have had knee surgery. Begin each stretching session with five to seven minutes of gentle aerobic exercise, such as walking or riding a stationary bicycle, to warm up your muscles. Start out slowly and b...
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