- Definitions of Ergonomics and Office Ergonomics
- Seven main categories of Office Ergonomics:
Flexibility, Strength, Posture, Balance, Nutrition,
Stress Management and Routine Development.
FLEXIBILITY - Discussion of soft tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon)
and joint flexibility. Targeted recommendations, including stretching
techniques for all sections of the body.
STRENGTH - Discussion of proper muscle development. Specific
recommendations for exercises targeting all sections of the body.
POSTURE - Discussion of the importance of proper posture as it
relates to adapting to the constant physical stress of gravity.
Recommendations regarding posture, including sitting and
workspace considerations.
BALANCE - Discussion of the importance of balance as it relates to
proper office dynamics. Recommendations for improved balance,
including specific techniques.
NUTRITION - Discussion of the importance of proper nutrition as it
relates to office performance. Recommendations for pre-office,
in-office and post-office nutritional intake.
STRESS MANAGEMENT - Discussion of effective methods for
handling stressful situations, especially while in the office.
Recommendations include visualization and breathing techniques.
ROUTINE DEVELOPMENT - Discussion of the importance of the
consistent application of effective pre-office, in-office and post-office
techniques.
- Office Day (Beginning to End)
Step by step recommendations regarding the application of office
ergonomics throughout the entire day in the office.
- Summary
Review of the topics discussed. Recommendations regarding
motivation and compliance.
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