Preventing Back Injuries Over the Holidays
A UPS delivery worker rushing to get everyone’s gifts delivered on time or Dad picking up that heavy box of decorations from the back of the basement closet every year…
A UPS delivery worker rushing to get everyone’s gifts delivered on time or Dad picking up that heavy box of decorations from the back of the basement closet every year…
I came across this interesting set up reading one of our ergonomists reports. What struck me was the awkward position that the bank account manager was in to try to…
Bundle up and stay inside, they say. It’s sound advice if you can work in front of a computer all day. Less so if you do physical work outdoors. It’s…
Last summer Andrea Opyr crossed the finish line of the Victory Triathlon at 1 hour 24 minutes. Elated and exhausted after a 750-meter swim, 20-km bike, and 5-km run, Andrea…
How much labour is involved in getting your product? Have you ever thought about how much physical labour and how many touchpoints are involved in you receiving your online purchases?…
Take a little ergonomic zest into your fall cleanup this year. Your body will thank you, as will your yard. The days are growing cooler and shorter. This means summer…
Across all industries, musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are a leading cause of worker’s compensation claims, making up 50-60% of all cases in Canada. Back and upper-extremity MSIs are the most frequently…
There’s still plenty of time to go hiking or backpacking trips with friends or family. Now might even be a good time to find the perfect pair of hiking boots…
When I started my journey as an endurance athlete, one of the things I learned quickly was that everyone has different nutritional needs for training and racing, depending on the…
Times are hectic. We justify less sleep in the name of work, getting a good grade, or stress keeps our mind over-active when it should be in dreamland. For others,…