Interview with Ergo-ology, curtesy of the Material Handling Institute
Wearable devices are quickly creeping into all aspects of our lives. From smart watches to smart glasses, and even fitness Read more
By: Katie Dwyer
According to Liberty Mutual’s 2020 Workplace Safety Index, overexertion from handling heavy objects is Read more
By: Autumn Demberger |https://vimeo.com/538814076
No two companies are identical. So why would a manufacturing plant want the same ergonomics program that, Read more
A medical device manufacturer dramatically reduced its OSHA-recordable injuries while improving product quality, achieving a hefty cost-avoidance, lowering production costs, and enhancing employee safety by introducing a remote ergonomics Read more
In past articles, we discussed the importance of measuring the stress volume an athlete experiences in various parts of the body while performing. Repetition, or similar and frequent
| Tendon Stiffness, Recoil and Accelerations |
Tendon ‘stiffness’ has nothing to do with our understanding of the word when we talk about flexibility, or range of motion. Read more
In our prior article, we discussed ‘strains’ which refer to breakdown of our muscle & tendon soft tissues being the #1 cause of decreased physical performance or injury Read more
Whether you’re listening to a sports announcer on ESPN or reviewing industrial OSHA 300 logs, a common phase you’ll come across is “sprains and strains.” These similar-sounding Read more
Being able to measure the elements that induce fatigue in athletes is imperative if health care professionals are to provide proper guidance to those performing in the fields of Read more
For the last two decades, many health professionals labeled industrial employees “athletes.” They posit the theory that in sports and industry, when the human body is stressed, it Read more
