ERGONOMICSBy

London DR.PRATHAP KUMAR(MSPT-UK.,CIMT.,MIAP.,DAc.,FIAcA)

WHAT?WHEN?WHERE?HOW?

Ergonomics: Study of Laws of work

Decreased injury riskIncreased productivityDecreased mistakes/reworkIncreased efficiencyDecreased lost work dayIncreased physical well being.

What do you mean by posture?Why is correct posture important?What is correct posture?

While standingWhile sittingWhile sleeping

Incorrect Posture

Disorders of muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, cartilage

When a muscle, tendon, nerve or joint is stressed and traumatized on a repeated basis for days, months or years, those body tissues eventually become damaged.

Awkward postures Repetition Excessive Force Static posture Vibration Poorly Designed Tools Poor work organization

Thoracic outlet syndrome

R Rotator cuff tendonitis

DeQuervain’s syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Chondromalacia

Torn miniscus

Plantar fasciitis

Slipped disc

Low back pain

Strained muscles and ligaments

Sciatica

Tension neck syndrome

Decreased range of motion

Loss of functionDeformityCrampingLoss of color

Decreased grip strengthLoss of balanceSwellingRedness

POSTURE DISCOMFORTStanding Legs, Feet, Back Sitting Neck, Back, ShoulderReaching Shoulders, Upper ArmsHead Bent Cervical RegionTrunk Bent Lumbar Regionforward

Develop an Ergonomics program better materials & tools improved work methods, better work organization, Take proper breaks training, Health and Fitness personal protective equipment (PPE). Be aware of your hobbies away from work.