An Ergonomic BackPack that Generates Electricity
It took a biology professor with an entrepreneurial spirit to find a solution to the problem of heavy backpacks. Dr. Rome invented the Suspended Load Backpack, which uses elastic cords to suspend a...
View ArticleErgonomic Nightmare of the Week: Christmas
Christmas is a time of togetherness and giving and joy and all that good stuff. But Christmas time can also be an ergonomic nightmare. Think about it: Christmas travel (crowds, lost baggage, lines,...
View ArticleErgonomic Nightmare of the Week: Bleachers and Stadium Seating
If you’ve ever been a spectator at a sporting event, I probably don’t have to convince you that bleachers are an ergonomic nightmare. A couple hours of sitting on cold hard metal with absolutely no...
View ArticleKids With Big Backpacks
Originally uploaded by Beth Rousseau We start so young, it’s no wonder we all have bad backs! Related Posts:Bathroom Ergonomics: Everything You Never Wanted to KnowErgonomic Nightmare of the Week: Can...
View Article7 Backpack Safety Tips
In the last decade or so, many schools have removed lockers in order to save money. Ultimately, students suffer because of this. It is not uncommon for kids to lug 40 pound behemoths on their backs...
View ArticleSore Neck? Try a New Pillow
Recently I have woken up every day with an incredibly sore neck. Since I usually sleep the same way, I was wondering if my pillow was the problem. Spine-health.com explains how sleeping position and...
View ArticleExercises for Back Pain Treatment and Prevention
Back pain keeps more people away from work than any other single cause except the common cold. 9 of 10 people experience back pain during their lifetimes. Why? Long hours of sitting in cars, at desks,...
View ArticleAbs Diet Prevents Carpal Tunnel and Back Pain
I started reading the Abs Diet, which promotes a diet and exercise program designed to remove fat and build muscles, especially in the midsection. According to the Abs Diet, having strong abs leads to...
View Article6 Tips for Ergonomic Driving
Whether you’re driving home from work or driving across the country, how you sit in the car has a large effect on your body. Paying attention to “car ergonomics” can help you avoid painful and annoying...
View ArticleBest Ways To Prevent Back Pain
Back pain, especially lower back pain, is one of the most common sources of chronic pain. Back pain affects 8 out of 10 people, and most often starts during middle age. The aging process causes muscle...
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