Category: Digital Ergonomics
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Two Simple Fixes for Keyboard Related Wrist Pain
Is your keyboard giving you a pain in the wrist? Stop wondering why! The secret to comfort is fixing your awkward typing posture. Discover the simple, two-step ergonomic fix—ditch the keyboard feet and add a palm rest—to get your wrists feeling great and keep typing!
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The One Hidden Chair Adjustment That Can End Your Back Pain and You’ll Like Your Chair Again: Seat Pan Depth
“I don’t like my chair” is a common complaint. As an ergonomics professional, I find that many users don’t know about the essential, often-overlooked feature of seat pan depth adjustment. This feature is crucial for proper fit and support, accommodating different body sizes. Correctly adjusting the depth ensures proper leg support, reduces fatigue, and instantly…
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How to Fix a Bright Screen and Prevent Digital Eye Strain
Constant digital screen use can lead to headaches, dry eyes, and blurred vision. The brightness of our screens is a major contributing factor to this eye strain. This review explores the connection between screen time and these symptoms, offering practical tips and solutions to prevent them.
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Digital Ergonomics for Real Life: How to Avoid Tech-Related Pain and Work More Comfortably Anywhere
The digital world demands significant interaction with technology, which can lead to health issues if proper ergonomics are neglected. The course “Beyond the Office: Digital Ergonomics for the Everyday Person” offers practical strategies to optimize workspaces for comfort and productivity, regardless of location, promoting long-term health and well-being.
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Hello Practical Ergonomics! An Introduction and First Bit of Advice.
As my first official blog entry for Practical Ergonomics, I would like to introduce myself and Practical Ergonomics. My name is Ross Koehler. I have been practicing ergonomics for 15 years – and it’s time to bring real ergonomics to hard working people. To me, ergonomics is much more than a marketing term, cool phrase,…