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<title>What Is a Sit Stand Stool?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[What once began as a trend in industrial work places with assembly or production lines where workers are required to stand for multiple hours throughout the day has now been making its way into more traditional office settings where employees are required to sit for the majority of their work day. The negative health effects associated with sitting for extended periods of time quickly brought upon the need for a healthier work station set up and along came the sit stand stool.]]></description>
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<title>Powering A Classroom</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:49:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Powering an educational establishment is a big task. An entire school is usually on full power for twelve hours a day, with some teachers getting to work at 7:30am to prepare for the day or kitchen staff coming in to open up a breakfast club and prepare school lunches.]]></description>
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<title>Is It Possible to Increase Your Height With Exercises?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:07:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many height increase exercises you can perform to help your body get taller. The main exercises to concentrate on is strengthening your core muscles and to practice good posture.]]></description>
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<title>How to Avoid Leg Pain at Work</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:33:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel your legs start to feel uncomfortable while sitting in your office chair? Maybe they start to feel heavy or maybe you begin to experience the irritating feeling of your legs falling asleep. This pain can eventually turn to numbness and move into your thighs creating a distracting and uncomfortable work environment. Luckily most leg related pain experienced on the job can be easily relieved by simply adjusting your current office chair.]]></description>
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<title>The Health Benefits Gained From Ergonomic Chairs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:12:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to understand that bad posture when sat at your desk can cause a multitude of problems, such as bad backs, shoulder pain, and neck pain, if any of these symptoms are affecting you then you need to look for good quality ergonomic chairs. In this article we will explain some of the factors involved when looking to purchase an ergonomic chair.]]></description>
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<title>A Measured Approach to Ergonomics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A critical aspect of establishing an ergonomics system to reduce injuries is establishing metrics. What should you measure yourself against?]]></description>
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<title>Good Ergonomics - How Should You Sit at Your Desk With Your Computer?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:29:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On the average, office workers spend 5-6 hours, if not more, sitting in front of a computer at the office everyday. If you often complain about persistent neck, shoulder, or back pains after work, more often than not, bad office ergonomics is to blame. Repetitive motion disorders, body pains and muscles strains, can be caused by bad ergonomics, and if not corrected, may lead to other more serious conditions.]]></description>
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<title>Adjustable Beds: Improved Blood Flow Leads to Better Overall Health</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:45:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Millions of people are choosing an adjustable bed, and it is not hard to see why. Adjustable beds come with a large variety of health benefits that make them a worthwhile investment.]]></description>
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<title>4 Reasons You Should Sit and Stand While You Work</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:57:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you tired of being tired after work? Do you want to feel better about your job?]]></description>
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<title>What Is Ergonomics All About?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:26:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you complain about persistent body pains, strains, and bad posture to your health care provider, you will, more often than not, encounter the word ergonomics. Your health care provider might be putting the blame on bad ergonomics. You may know a thing or two about it but not really sure about how deep and how large the scope of the term is.]]></description>
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<title>How to Go About Buying the Right Office Furniture</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:08:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are buying office furniture, perhaps the most important items will be the chairs. You probably are only thinking in terms of office chairs, but you will also need reception chairs and conference chairs.]]></description>
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<title>What to Look For When Buying Office Desks</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:30:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Modular offices became very popular in the 1970s when there were a lot of open floor plans in office buildings. Over the years, they have gone out of style as everyone wanted their own "real" office. But with times as hard as they are right now, sometimes modular is better.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Get Office Worker Syndrome</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:59:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know that posture that you have at work? You may even have it right now: you know what I mean....sitting slumped in your chair with slouched shoulders and your head straining forward, eyes looking down at the computer screen. With the proliferation of computers, laptops and smartphones, doctors and other practitioners see so many people with this condition that we could even give it a name -- Office Worker Syndrome or OWS.]]></description>
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<title>How to Choose Your Next Office Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:27:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most people, perhaps the most important aspect of an office chair is whether or not they can work the computer while sitting comfortably. Some chairs are designed for lounging or waiting, and others are designed for work.]]></description>
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<title>The Evolution and Future of the Modern Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:03:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article offers some thoughts and observations about chairs, how we use them and what we expect from them. It then goes on to give an insight into the future of chair design and what we might expect to see or be seated on in the coming years.]]></description>
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<title>What the Standing Desk Can Do for Your Health</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:11:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sitting for prolonged periods of time comes with a litany of health risks. Standing desks can increase the ergonomics of your home and workplace, and coming across one may be easier than you think.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Really Need an Ergonomic Chair?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:22:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The main difference between an ergonomic chair and a traditional one is that an ergonomic one is designed with the human body in mind. These are not always the most comfortable chairs and you certainly wouldn't spend any time lounging in one, but they are designed to support all of the areas of the body that tend to start aching when you are seated for a long time.]]></description>
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<title>Which Training Tables Are Right for Your Space?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:06:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are shopping for new training tables for your office space, you do first want to pay attention to the space you have available for the tables. You will want to find tables large enough to fit your needs yet small enough to fit comfortably in the space you have available, while still leaving room for traffic within the room as well as for other features and furnishings that need to be in the room, too.]]></description>
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<title>How to Buy a Rise and Recline or Lift and Tilt Chair - What to Look For</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:49:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A special type of chair, often called a rise and recline chair, can make life much easier for those who find sitting down or standing up difficult. This article offers some buying advice for anyone considering purchasing this kind of chair for themselves or a member of their family.]]></description>
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<title>Does Every Computer Session End in Neck, Shoulders or Lower Back Pain? Try Supporting Your Forearms!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:23:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you ever suffer from lower back pain or shoulder girdle pain while or after working on a computer? Chances are, those pains are caused by a lack of support for your forearms.]]></description>
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<title>The Lumbar Carries the Load</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:10:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The lumbar region is the lower back area, opposite the abdomen, just between the diaphragm and the pelvis. Compared to the vertebrae that make up the rest of the spine, the five located in the lumbar region are the largest and strongest. The spinal cord ends just between the first and second vertebrae, however this is also the area in which the roots of the sciatic nerve begin. Thus, when an injury or disorder develops in the lower back it can affect the sciatic nerve, causing pain to run down both legs and into the feet.]]></description>
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<title>Ergonomic Office Chair: What Is It and Why Do You Need One?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:47:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You will find that most of the options available to you tout the ergonomic feature as a top benefit. When you take a closer look at what this actually means, however, you will see that it simply means that the chair is designed to improve comfort and efficiency. Yet this is a vague definition that almost any manufacturer could make about its seating products. Clearly, a closer look is in order.]]></description>
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<title>Shopping for Office Furniture: Tips for Buying Reception Seating</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:46:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you have a small office that does not regularly enjoy the pleasure of visits by professional colleagues and clients or you run a busy office with people constantly coming and going throughout the day, you will find that reception seating is highly important to your space. If you are shopping for new chairs for your office, there are some points you will want to keep in mind so that you can create a welcome, inviting, and comfortable space for everyone who visits your office.]]></description>
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<title>Why Comfort Matters When Choosing Office Furniture</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:46:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So many people will spend a lot of time focusing on finding stylish furnishings that fit into a certain budget while shopping around. This certainly is important, as you want to create a definite aesthetic look to your space. Yet one feature of furnishings for your professional environment that often goes overlooked is the comfort factor. So why does comfort matter so much?]]></description>
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<title>Measuring for Office Desks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:41:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps you are expanding and moving into a new office altogether. Either way, you will want to make sure that you purchase the right furnishings for your space. The style of the furniture you decide on will play a major part in the aesthetic look of your room, but one factor is highly important and cannot be overlooked - the size of the furnishings.]]></description>
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<title>Be Proactive: The Benefits of Ergonomics In The Office Environment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:08:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomics improve the efficiency of the workplace by prioritising the consideration of usability, comfort and employee safety, and incorporating such in the design - or redesign - of the working environment. Ignoring office ergonomics can seriously compromise the speed and efficiency of your work, as well as risking discomfort and potentially more serious health and safety concerns.]]></description>
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<title>How You Can Hurt Yourself in Bed</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:13:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Neck pain and headaches can be caused by poor sleeping ergonomics. Using the right pillow and set up for nighttime activities will help prevent a pain in the neck.]]></description>
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<title>The Key Elements of an Ergonomic Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:32:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many chairs are designed to look professional in an office and give you a place to sit while you work at your desk. However, an ergonomic chair is designed specifically with your comfort in mind. So what exactly is this type of chair?]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Proper Seating and a Good Office Chair for Your Health</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:48:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ask yourself: how much time do you spend in front of your computer, and do you think about the position of your body at that time? Right now, while reading this, pay attention to your body - are you sitting properly, is your back in an upright position and is your spine straight? In the times we live, computer users tend to spend many hours in front of their computers, and that time is constantly increasing.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Ergonomics at Work</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A properly designed work environment is vital to your overall health. Spending the time to arrange your office ergonomically will payoff in a much more comfortable time at your desk.]]></description>
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<title>Back Pain Products: Ergonomic Chair Accessories</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:12:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomics is an important part of any back pain management plan. Learn about inexpensive and effective chair accessories that can help you eliminate back pain.]]></description>
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<title>Herman Miller Desk Chairs - Healthy Office Ergonomics</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:16:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important that to use these tips and tricks to stay comfortable throughout your workday. You will find that you are more productive, more comfortable, and have more energy at the end of the day, along with having a more physically healthy body.]]></description>
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<title>Dog-Tired? It Might Be Your Keyboard That Is Causing Your Trouble</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:02:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Working on a 9 to 5 job can be stressful if you are not using the right tools. Check your keyboard and your mouse. Are you exerting more effort than what is necessary when you push its keys? Does the mouse fit your grasp, or is it bigger than the size of your hand? These are factors that may seem negligible to you, but can actually cause your trouble.]]></description>
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<title>Ergonomic Office Chairs For Bad Backs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:35:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a comfortable ergonomic leather office chair. What is ergonomics you ask and what does a leather office chair have to do with it? Well according to The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as follows: "Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.]]></description>
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<title>A More Serious Way To Damage Your Back Than Prolonged Sitting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:07:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prolonged sitting will create aches and pains in your spine, due to lack of movement in your spine while you are sitting for a long time. However, you will create a worse injury to yourself, if you do not have brakes attached to the casters of your ergonomic chair, because the chair will roll if is not fixed in one position. Should this happen when you stand up, you will fall on the floor and cause yourself an injury. All ergonomic chairs need to have self-locking attached to the casters for preventing this situation and if they don't then you should not purchase the chair.]]></description>
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<title>Three Therapeutic Movements for Providing Comfort in Ergonomic Chairs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:46:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomic chairs are important for people who need a chair for sitting on for performing purposeful activity, such as working on a computer. In order to heal discomforts in your spine and possible swelling in your feet, constant movement is needed in your spine that will help the rest of your body be comfortable in sitting. The important part of sitting is to sit on your pelvic bones. In this position, you will be able to move your legs that will prevent an accumulation of fluid in your ankles and your back will safely move. The Sunrise Salutation is your therapeutic answer for making your body feel alive and active when prolonged sitting.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Ergonomic Leg Rests</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:59:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomic leg rests are one of the newest innovations to further help provide people with a more comfortable work environment and are quickly making their way into offices all around the world. A leg rest allows you to further take care of your body and needs while working by providing additional support in the legs, a part of the body that is often forgotten about in other ergonomic products that are offered. Owning a leg rest is beneficial for a number of reasons including increased health benefits, ease of use and support.]]></description>
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<title>Setting Up Your Work Station to Alleviate Back Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:03:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you aware that back pains are commonly experienced by workers not only in factories but also in offices? Did you know that the leading cause of back pain is poor posture and poor ergonomics? To know more about it and ways of eliminating back pain, read the article below.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Computer Chair for Your Back</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:56:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Working while sitting in front of the computer might not be as tiring as doing manual labor such as in a construction site. But the possibility of developing back problems is imminent. These back problems are generally characterized by back pains.]]></description>
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<title>Motorized Vs Manual Ergonomic Solutions</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:22:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've done your research on ergonomics. You've minimized lifting and carrying by implementing jacks, carts, and the like. The employees are definitely safer working at your site. Now you feel pressure to upgrade to motorized equipment. No matter what you do, your employees will have a physical job, and they know it when they apply. So does it matter whether your ergonomic solution cuts out that much physical work?]]></description>
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<title>Ergonomic Chairs for Back Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having back pains might not be a life threatening condition but it surely is a life changing one. Your ADLs are affected. You can't function as well compared when you were still free from the pain. And so, to avoid these back pains from occurring, start with purchasing an ergonomic chair that will protect your back.]]></description>
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<title>Measure of Success: Ergonomics and RSIs, RMIs, and CTDs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:52:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Countless numbers of companies and work sites have embraced ergonomics beyond what was asked of them. Strategies vary from simple to complex, but has the return been worth the investment? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compiled case after case exemplifying companies who have presented a problem, an ergonomic solution, and the success of the solution with some impressive results.]]></description>
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<title>Making Jobs Safer for Nurses</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:38:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The physical demands of nursing are extraordinary. Hospitals are finding that investments in safe handling equipment have a reasonable pay pack and huge benefits in reducing nursing and patient injuries.]]></description>
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<title>Solutions for Potential Work-Related Neck Injuries</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:56:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Neck injuries are often very painful but easy to ignore. The injury tends to develop over time and can be associated more with shoulders, arms and hands. If ignored for too long, neck injuries can be difficult to treat and cause constant pain.]]></description>
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<title>Can Massage Chairs Be Bad for You?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:30:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Massage is an effective way to get rid of stress, tension and some other problems related to heavy work, fatigue and existing health conditions. Unlike before, massage is not only provided by massage therapists. Nowadays, if you do not have enough time to spend in dropping by a spa or massage parlor, you have an option to take a look into different types of massage equipment.]]></description>
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<title>3 Safety Issues With Ergonomic Chairs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:41:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Safety is important in Ergonomic chairs, because three elements that need to be considered before purchasing an ergonomic chair: The first is your transfer ability to get in and out of the chair safely, which includes the need for locking casters on the chair. The second is your sitting position of comfort in the chair using the ninety degree angle positioning and the third area to consider is your ability to functionally move your position of sitting in the chair for enabling comfort that can be extended for a longer period of time.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Ergonomic Movement?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:30:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomics has been described as a title for helping to improve the employment environment for the purpose efficiency, safety and productivity. The definition of the term needs to be expanded and be inclusive of the home environment with all its purposeful activities that translate into working performance in the home. Ergonomic movement is the purposeful way we move our skeletal joints for efficiency, safety and productivity in the home and are acceptable, if we continue to remain the same skeletal weight for our lifetime. When we add more than five to ten pounds to our body weight, the law of physics requires that we alter our physical movements or we generate back pain by not using ergonomic movements.]]></description>
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<title>Top Tips for Making Your Office a Better Place to Work</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:13:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you find motivation is on the decline in your office and your employees are looking rather fed up then it could well be the environment they're working in which is affecting their mood. What the office looks like and their employer's policies and ethics can also impact on employees' wellbeing. Lists such as the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies and the company behind it, Best Companies, along with accreditations such as Investors in People prove that you care about your employees' working environment, wellbeing and happiness in the workplace. Below are some top tips for making your office a better place for your employees to work.]]></description>
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<title>Workplace Ergonomics - Tips to Achieve A Comfortable Work Environment</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:57:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article summarizes several key aspects of ergonomics to consider when you are using a computer for long periods of time. Failure to take these considerations into account can lead to repetitive motion injuries in the hands as well as pain and discomfort in other jointed areas of the body.]]></description>
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<title>When Is A Chair Not a Chair?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:24:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The goal of a chair is to place your body into the chair for the purpose of sitting, however, it also needs to be comfortable for prolonged sitting. In order to be comfortable your body has to use movement, but not large physical movements, such as running or walking. Movements can be small physical movements that will enable your body to feel the movements and then become comfortable for prolonged sitting.]]></description>
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<title>A Chair Is Not Just for Sitting!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:34:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A chair has more than one role in life. Not only is it designed for sitting, but it is also designed for moving while you are sitting. Your body needs constant movement for keeping your skeletal body well lubricated and free from discomforts. If you do not keep your skeletal bones moving while you are sitting, then you will suffer discomforts and no longer be comfortable in sitting.]]></description>
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<title>Workplace Accidents</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:40:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Workplace accidents that are environmentally related such as falls on construction sites could end in fatality. Employee training, safety policies, and personal protective equipment should be a non-negotiable contingency of employment.]]></description>
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<title>The Things I Like About Massage Chairs</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:58:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Actually, there are so many things I like when it comes to a massage chair. Aside from the regular treatment I can get every day, it also gives tremendous rest and comfort during stressful days. It is wonderful to know that this type of equipment became famous and more convenient to us. We can even find it in shopping malls and several department stores. A lot of people used to have this chair recliner in their living room, master bedroom and even at their offices.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Ergonomic Balance?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:46:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomic balance is the way you position yourself for performing productive, safe and efficient activities in an ergonomic environment. For my writings, I am choosing the home as the ergonomic environment as no one is going to dispute that the home is not an ergonomic environment. Ergonomic balance is created when we are young in childhood development like everything else we learned in life. It will not change unless we change. If we change skeletal weight, then our balance needs to change, or our skeletal joints will suffer with having too much weight on our skeletal body.]]></description>
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<title>Hiring a House-Cleaner Means You're Paying Someone to Do Your Daily Ergonomic Activity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:04:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Paying someone else to do your housework means that you are eliminating the use of your muscles and joints in graded activity that is likened to being ergonomic. The productive movements incorporate repetition, stretching and reaching on a balanced body, using different positions that also provide you with a clean home. You do not have to do all the activities at once, but I take one activity each day and work on it to my utmost movement. Each time you perform these moves, you will become better and better and then you will want to join Yoga to see how well you are doing! Then you will see the benefits of how productive movement is incorporated into your daily living activity of learning to sit ergonomically for prolonged sitting.]]></description>
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<title>Riser Recliner Chairs - The Best Riser Recliner Chair Ideas and Reviews</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6407100</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:03:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A comfy Riser Recliner chair is one of life's great delights. Ergonomics, advanced design and top-notch technology unite, to bring you the amazing comfort in these chairs. A proper seating position permits you to carry out various daily tasks with ease and in a relaxed manner. It is very important that the attributes of a riser recliner match with your body shape and needs.]]></description>
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<title>Your Business Depends On Energy - Yours</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6421704</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:46:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every now and then, we all run into a low-energy day. Even if you do a great job with your daily health habits, it can happen to you any time. Here are some ideas to help get through those melting-ice days...]]></description>
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<title>Automation and Mechanization - The Most Effective Solutions for Work-Related Injury to the Shoulder</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6402335</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:55:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Education, work place redesign and training can help reduce work related injuries, but often these measures can only go so far in reducing risks. Automation should also be a strong consideration and in fact may be the only fool proof method to eliminate injuries.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find the Right Ergonomic Stool</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:56:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding the right ergonomic stool for your work environment may seem like an arduous and overwhelming task, especially if you do not know where to begin looking or even worse do not know what to look for. Unfortunately there is not one universal ergonomic stool that will work for everyone as each individual has their own unique work set up and each requires its own specialized seating solution. Whether you are looking to relieve back pain or sit at a higher work station, ergonomic stools are the perfect solution, but first it is important to understand the different types of ergonomic stools available to determine which will work best for your work environment.]]></description>
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<title>Significant Points to Consider Before Buying for Your Office an Ergonomic Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:26:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even if you elect to change the outdated desk chairs within your place of work, just make certain you have thought about all the essential elements prior to purchasing an ergonomic chair or leather office chair for your office. Let us check a few of them.]]></description>
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<title>The Relationship Between Back Pain And Posture Explained</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:48:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have a history of neck pain, shoulder pain or lower back pain without any rhyme or reason for it occurring? It could be because of some injury you had sometime in your past but if you are like most of us, then you may be experiencing chronic back pain due to a misalignment of your spine anatomy due to a lifetime of bad posture habits.]]></description>
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<title>A Chair Is Not Just a Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes a chair is not just a chair and a pain in the backside is not the fault of a demanding boss. In fact, the steady onset of headaches, back, neck, shoulder, arm, pelvic or leg pain can mean there is a problem. The source of the pain may be due to improper posture caused by a chair that is not suitable for your body type.]]></description>
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<title>A Leather Office Chair for Your Office</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6343603</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6343603</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:06:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Office furniture may not mean much to the people who sit in them all day. Most workers scoot their chairs around and take little notice of the chair as long as it is relatively comfortable. The employees may not care too much about the chairs. The average may not even care much if the furniture at their work station gets damaged. The owner of the furniture probably takes a far different view of damage to his property.]]></description>
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<title>Common Work-Related Pain and Dysfunction</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6334424</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:01:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even with jobs that seem to have relatively low physical stress, the body can still wear down from a variety of daily tasks. There seems to be a growing number of issues that can result from work related activities.]]></description>
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<title>Sitting Up Straight - Correct Seating Posture</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6313338</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:03:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you were to mention the words sit properly or correct posture, to somebody who is sitting in a chair, chances are you will get an instant reaction from people. That would be, an instantaneous correction in their seating posture.]]></description>
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<title>Ergonomics and Computer Set Up</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6146280</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 09:32:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The science of workplace ergonomics, health and safety has come a long way over the last couple of decades but there is one thing we must not forget. Whilst there is a best way of setting your workstation up, no amount of ergonomic science is ever going to substitute for taking regular breaks and getting out of your chair.]]></description>
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<title>Making the Right Choice When Buying Office Chairs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6290072</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:12:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people may think that office work is one of the easiest tasks on earth. They get the notion that people just sit around signing papers and all. But you know this is definitely not true. Even if you do sit around throughout the day, the work and stress can build up and get to your nerves giving you headaches and discomfort. And a poor choice of office chair may even aggravate this.]]></description>
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<title>Organizing Your Office Furniture For An Ergonomically-Designed Room</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 11:13:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although you're just sitting when you work, you can still suffer different kinds of ailments if your office furniture are not designed ergonomically. That is why it is important that you do some simple exercises such as stretching from time to time to prevent back pains. Read this helpful article for more information.]]></description>
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<title>Things to Know Before Buying Ergonomic Chairs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 11:53:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You'll want to look for a chair which allows for good blood flow, especially if you're seated in it for a lengthy stretch of time. This can be an essential issue whenever choosing ergonomic office seats.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits Of A Herman Miller Ergonomic Chair</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6263987</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 08:17:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you work at a desk most of the day, chances are when your work is done you feel fatigued, and perhaps your back and neck hurt. A Herman Miller ergonomic chair can help relieve that pain and increase your productivity at the same time.]]></description>
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<title>Need Of Ergonomic Assessment</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6258291</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6258291</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 15:19:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomics may be described as human engineering which is the technique of transferring the work environment as per the human body and needs for the comfortable working atmosphere. Poor work environment can create lots of physical problems such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain etc.]]></description>
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<title>A Holistic Approach to Healing</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6257621</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6257621</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 14:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article contains specific mind-body-spirit techniques to heal disease. It provides specific techniques to achieve and maintain inner peace and happiness and one's energy and immune system. Techniques include meditation and visualization techniques along with prayer and positive thinking techniques. This article also discusses nutrition as therapy as well.]]></description>
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<title>Repetitive Stress Injuries: High Cost to Employers and Employees</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6202586</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6202586</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 13:55:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[These ergonomic disorders account for over 50% of illnesses reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and are the fastest growing category of work-related illness. RSIs are the most common and costly occupational health problem in the nation.]]></description>
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<title>The History of Ergonomics</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 15:15:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While ergonomic design in the modern sense didn't really begin until World War II, the practice has really been around since the earliest days of mankind. From ancient Egypt to the Industrial Revolution to today, ergonomics has been an important part of human life.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Good Office Desk Chairs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6231472</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6231472</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 12:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone who works in an office knows how important it is to have the right chair. Since office workers are mostly seated all day long, the right chair can save them problems with back pain and stress to the spine. Conversely, an inferior chair can contribute to bad posture and back pain and maybe even frequent absences from work due to pain or related illness.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of an Office Chair</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6195796</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:03:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting the right office chair will help to not only keep you comfortable while working at your desk, but will also help you prevent typical office injuries. Many of the injuries that people get in the office are due to not sitting correctly or having bad posture in a bad chair. Much of this can be avoided when the right chair is used.]]></description>
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<title>How Could I Sit Comfortably in My Office Chair?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6187988</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:06:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Without ergonomic and supporting seating systems you can develop long lasting terrible posture, repetitive strain injury, eyestrain, carpal tunnel symptoms, amplified anxiety, severe headaches and strain. It's more than enough to deliver you returning to bed- and also contacting the doctor. Chair usage needs to be considered...]]></description>
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<title>How to Combat Health Concerns Caused by Improper Use of Laptops? What Can We Do About It?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6092098</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:25:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Laptop Ergonomics is a new and emerging research arena. With over 200 million laptop users across the globe and an increasing number of side effects and health concerns emerging with prolonged and improper use of the laptop, OH&S consultants are trying their best to spread knowledge and recommending solutions to organisations big & small. This article outlines the risks and concerns when using a laptop. It also outlines some premium Australian websites who provide products & services for this.]]></description>
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<title>The Health Benefits of Owning A Saddle Stool</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6183979</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6183979</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:31:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What once was a predominant form of seating solely in the medical industry is now quickly making its way into homes and businesses worldwide. While most used and seen in medical offices, particularly in dentistry offices used by both dental hygienists and dentists themselves, more consumers are becoming familiarized with what a saddle stool is and how it can provide them with back support. The main health benefits received by sitting on a saddle stool are improved muscle strength, back pain relief, improved posture, and musculoskeletal disorder prevention.]]></description>
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<title>Give Your Future Self a Reason to Thank You for Making These Simple Changes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6160408</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6160408</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:24:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A list of small changes you can make to improve your daily life while you work. Most of us never knew just how much damage we can do to ourselves in an office. When you take care of yourself at work, you personal life will be better for it.]]></description>
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<title>How to Prevent Lower Back Pain at Work Through Ergonomics</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6168837</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6168837</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:36:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lower back pain is becoming an ever increasing work-related health problem and not only stems from heavy lifting but general bad posture caused by sitting in office chairs. The principles of ergonomics help to improve the workplace, bettering the standards for employees. Looking in more detail at lower back pain, we can discuss some of the ways to prevent it through work ergonomics and make the working environment more comfortable and in turn, more efficient in terms of output.]]></description>
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<title>Ergonomics Is Important to Grow Your Business</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6141057</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6141057</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:24:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ergonomics is a science that focuses on the adapting of a job and/or a piece of equipment with the human body so that each can be optimized for safety, as well as for productivity. Ergonomics Increases Productivity It is quite simple, when people feel comfortable, they do not tire as fast. When people do not experience any pain or soreness, they are able to think better and perform their tasks more efficiently.]]></description>
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<title>Minimize Spinal Misalignment With a Lumbar Cushion</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6160405</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6160405</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you age, your bones become more brittle and porous. One of the areas which are most affected by the growing porosity of the bone structure is the back. The back is composed of a column of vertebral discs that support not only the entire body, but which also holds one of the most important parts of the central nervous system - the spinal cord.]]></description>
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<title>Why Flat Pillows Aren't Enough</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6160345</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6160345</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:50:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even for people with the most hectic schedules, a bulk of your time is still spent in bed and in sleep, or in the office chair. Plenty of people, however, find mornings more difficult than usual not only because of the too-early alarm clocks and the many tasks that need to be done throughout the day, but also because of bad sleeping posture.]]></description>
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<title>Ergonomic Neglect Leaves a Wake of Other Problems</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6121997</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6121997</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:08:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Preventing workplace injuries is a top priority at many job sites, particularly those that involve heavy lifting or manual labor. However, there are many other effects and factors of job-related tasks that can have a detrimental effect on an employee's health. Not only can normal activities create chronic pain, but also pain can lead to other health issues that perpetuate the pain and therefore the resulting issues. This cycle of problems, while they may not appear debilitating, will negatively affect both health and job performance. This article will look at a few ergonomic factors that can cause nagging pain and how that pain can cause more problems.]]></description>
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<title>8 Reasons Why Ergonomics Makes The Difference</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6127635</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6127635</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:53:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are some very good reasons to practice ergonomics. The concept behind ergonomics is simple and yet, many people are reluctant to make the changes necessary to incorporate ergonomics into everyday life. As with any other change in life, it does take some concerted effort to do things differently.]]></description>
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<title>Back Problems From Sitting</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6111789</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6111789</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:50:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When people think of causes of back pain, they generally think of improper lifting and other types of short-term strain, but did you know that you can develop back problems from sitting? In fact, sitting, and specifically ergonomically incorrect or extended sitting, is one of the most common and most serious sources of back pain. Sitting is an increasingly large and problematic part of our lives in developed countries.]]></description>
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<title>Ergonomic Foot Rest</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6111967</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6111967</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:23:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Depending on what type of seating you are using, it may be necessary to use an ergonomic foot rest. In situations where a foot rest is necessary but is not being used, you may begin to experience issues such as numbness of the legs, and eventually, circulation problems. Here are some of the things you'll want to consider when choosing an ergonomic foot rest.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Up and Out of a Chair Is a Therapeutic Exercise</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6108080</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6108080</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:55:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting in & out of a chair is one of the most fundamental, productive activities that you need to perform on a daily basis; because you need to repeat this task with other transfer activities in daily life, such as using the toilet, using the bath or shower and getting in & out of bed. Therefore a caution is given to anyone who is thinking about purchasing a self-rising chair. If you remove this basic activity from your daily life, then you will no longer be using your legs in therapeutic exercise for standing up and sitting down; which you need for other functional activities of daily living. Self-rising chairs are very specialized chairs and should only to be used by individuals with specialized needs. So keep working on your chair transfers, or purchase a better quality chair or cushion that will help improve on this functional activity, which also improves on walking.]]></description>
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<title>Sit Too Long and See What Happens</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6079543</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:35:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is nothing more common today and unfortunately more unnatural for your body than to sit for extended periods of time. It has recently been shown in a study at the University of Hong Kong and the Department of health that a sedentary lifestyle is more dangerous for your health than smoking?]]></description>
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<title>The Ultimate Ergonomic Office Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:53:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you are on a quest to find the ultimate ergonomic office chair, one that is going to keep you sitting comfortably throughout the day while keeping those unnecessary aches and pains away. Does such a chair even exist? If you are looking for the one universal ergonomic office chair that works for everyone, think again, because such a chair does not exist. To find the ultimate ergonomic office chair for yourself, you need to first figure out what is going to work best for your body and your needs rather than purchasing a chair just because everyone else has it or you have heard it is popular.]]></description>
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<title>Selecting the Right Ergonomic Computer Chair to Prevent Low Back Pain Injuries</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:18:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is always important to select a computer chair that is suitable ergonomically to sit on that chair for quite a long time for working on computer, and sitting on the wrongly chosen chair can cause severe low back pain injuries. These injuries can sometimes become severe and the only solution to prevent these is to purchase a computer chair that ergonomically maximizes your utility. The purpose of this article is to guide the reader about which criteria has to be followed in order to purchase an ergonomic computer chair.]]></description>
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<title>Home Office Ergonomics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:40:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You already have an ergonomic set up at your work office where you spend the majority of your time, so do you really need to have your home office ergonomically equipped too? Most would probably speculate no, especially for those that spend little time in there home office except for the occasional few hours after work or on the weekend. Outfitting your home office with proper ergonomic equipment is just as important as your work set up at your job, particularly for those who work from home.]]></description>
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<title>Eliminating The Menace Of Injuries Via Ergonomics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:56:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Long tiring hours in front of the office desk everyday could translate into back pain and more probably fatigue. Say to say even if yesterdays pain is still present we can't help but to attend another office day. If you desire changes in your office setting then that's were ergonomic would come in. An employee ho feels discomforted most likely cannot function well. His or her unproductive would be a big loss to the company. The ideal design for an office desk and desk should promote proper posture, which allows you to have maximum comfort.]]></description>
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<title>Searching for Your Ergonomic Chair Online</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:30:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can someone effectively wade through all the garbage online to search for the real golden nuggets deals when it comes to office chairs and specifically ergonomic chairs. Sure it's a real pain when spammers and SEO specialists are always ranking on the best terms. For example if you type ergonomic chair deals into Google right now, all the top listings will be a bunch of cookie cutter looking sites with no real substance.]]></description>
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<title>The Lumbar Support on Your Chair For Optimum Comfort</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:35:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Working for long hours while seated creates high tendency of getting backaches and other bodily pains caused by the said static position of the body for everyday of one's life. Thankfully, the ingenious minds of our generation have innovated a chair that provides complete support and comfort to all parts of the body especially the back part.]]></description>
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<title>Office Fitness and the Mighty Micro-Pause</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maintaining your office fitness is key to feeling good when sitting all day at work. Maybe you have heard of the term "micro-pause", maybe you haven't, either way it doesn't matter. What does matter is taking them What it means is taking a short break while you are doing work. Sitting at a computer for more than two hours without getting up and moving will make you feel tight, grumpy, and you're also likely to reduce productivity.]]></description>
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<title>Work and Shoulder Problems: Why the Shoulders Are at Risk of Injury on the Job</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:22:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your neck and shoulder comes into play in just about every work related task, as such, injury tends to be more common. Shoulder problems can sometimes show up as pain elsewhere, making it difficult to diagnose the root cause of an injury.]]></description>
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<title>Dynamics of The Erogonomic Chair</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:12:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most of us, as the winter months set in, we spend less time outside and more time inside.... sitting. We sit to have breakfast, sit on our drive into work or school, sit in our office and then come home after work to sit to watch TV. The detrimental effects of a sedentary lifestyle are well-documented and more effort needs to be placed on physical activity.]]></description>
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<title>How to Properly Adjust An Office Chair With Advanced Adjustments</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:54:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter how adjustable a chair is, it will not benefit the user unless it is properly adjusted to meet their needs and specifications. If you have recently purchased an ergonomic office chair with advanced adjustments that go above and beyond the typical seat height adjustment most chairs come with standard, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with your new chair in order to utilize its full capabilities and comfort potential. By educating yourself on the features of your office chair, you will be able to properly adjust your chair to fit your body and you may even find yourself pleasantly surprised with additional features you were not even aware of when purchasing.]]></description>
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