Musculoskeletal disorders also known as MSDs are disorders associated with repetitive motions usually relating to a particular movement performed at work. These disorders can affect muscles, nerves, tendons and joints. Most often affecting the wrists and back, the disorders can also affect the entire body. It can damage shoulders, the neck, arms, elbows, fingers and [...]
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Your Lifting Posture Affects Your Risk of Injury
January 17th, 2012 
bodybilt You may be surprised to discover that your lifting posture affects your risk of injury. The posture that you use at work can either improve of decrease your ability to handle manual activity. In order to prevent injury, you must maintain the natural alignment of your spine. Therefore, you should never bend to pick up [...]
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Tags: avoid spine injury, back pain, ergonomics, lifting posture, proper lifting posture 
No Comments »Neutral Posture at Your Workstation Helps Prevent Injury
December 6th, 2011 bodybilt No matter how comfortable you may feel while seated at your workstation, by sitting for prolonged periods, you subject yourself to possible injury. Understanding the importance of sitting in a neutral posture at your workstation helps prevent injury. A neutral posture occurs when the joints in your body are aligned naturally and properly. This reduces [...]
Commonly Asked Questions about Ergonomics
November 15th, 2011 bodybilt Not everyone understands what ergonomics really is or why it is so important. Therefore, they may need a list of commonly asked questions and answers so that they are better able to understand exactly what ergonomics is. What is ergonomics?” Ergonomics is the scientific study of the work environment the workspace affects the worker’s body [...]
Protecting an Aging Workforce through Ergonomics – Workplace Safety
October 25th, 2011 bodybilt A large portion of the workforce today is comprised of people over 50 years old. There are many people in the workforce today with ailments ranging from carpel tunnel syndrome to severe musculoskeletal conditions. This can be prevented by protecting an aging workforce through ergonomics. The amount of time a person spends at their daily [...]
Preventive Medicine through Ergonomics – Healing Yourself Naturally
August 10th, 2011 bodybilt Ergonomic furniture and accessories are commonly thought of as products that help existing pain. This is a very important factor. However, many people are unaware of preventive medicine through ergonomics. Ergonomic furniture and equipment can actually actively prevent back, neck and other problems from happening. Not only do employees have a more comfortable work environment, [...]
