Ergonomics should bring out your egocentric self. I like to think of ergonomics as the world revolving around me or you or whoever is being “ergonomized” (English being my second language, I’ve been known to make words up, but this is a new one for me). Ergonomics is about each and every one of us. [...]
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Reality is that when using a computer, your mind is engrossed with the task at hand and your body – mostly hands, arms, back and neck — is working somewhat subconsciously. Despite the fatigue that can result after hours on the computer, most users are not attuned to what their body is doing and feeling. [...]
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This post is not going to be another ergonomics lecture about how to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome. But I’d bet my paycheck that unless you’ve had some sort of pain while using your computer, you’re not paying much attention to your ergonomic set-up at work or home. Since we’re all spending so much time on [...]
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The iPad is beautiful and does a lot of cool things, but it’s an ergonomic disaster. Remember the “Blackberry Thumbs” of the 90’s? We might be on the verge of a new medical diagnosis — the “iHurt.” Don’t get me wrong, I can see the appeal of the iPad, but here’s what I find problematic: [...]
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Do you find yourself typing the same words over and over? Email after email, paragraph after paragraph, do the same phrases keep coming back? Do you contort your hand on a regular basis to reach multiple keys at once? For most people, the answer is yes. Think about simple key commands that you use all [...]
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