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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Don’t be a Hulkamaniac

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|Date: August 19, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Don’t be a Hulkamaniac

When lifting objects that are out of the “safe lifting zone” (between your knees and shoulders) it ...

When lifting objects that are out of the “safe lifting zone” (between your knees and shoulders) it is very important to have good technique. Poor technique can lead to many different injuries ( ...

August 19, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints: The Ankles’ Supporting Role

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|Date: August 16, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints: The Ankles’ Supporting Role

The human body is comprised of a sequence of mobile and stable joints. When one joint is not funct ...

The human body is comprised of a sequence of mobile and stable joints. When one joint is not functioning as designed, the force shifts to a different joint. Different from flexibility, mobility ...

August 16, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: “Keep Your Eyes on the Stars, and Your Feet on the Ground”

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|Date: August 12, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: “Keep Your Eyes on the Stars, and Your Feet on the Ground”

This is a wonderful philosophy from Theodore Roosevelt, but if you stare at a computer screen all day you ...

This is a wonderful philosophy from Theodore Roosevelt, but if you stare at a computer screen all day you should keep your eyes level with the top 1/3 of your monitor. This will help prevent neck stra ...

August 12, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Body Mechanics – No Oil Changes Required

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|Date: August 05, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Body Mechanics – No Oil Changes Required

When lifting, no matter what the item is, make sure to use proper body mechanics. Avoid pushing, pulling ...

When lifting, no matter what the item is, make sure to use proper body mechanics. Avoid pushing, pulling, or lifting items that are below your waist or above your shoulders; the safe lifting zone is ...

August 05, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

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|Date: July 31, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

Have a short break in your day? Here is an easy 20-minute workout. Just find a park bench or drag a sturd ...

Have a short break in your day? Here is an easy 20-minute workout. Just find a park bench or drag a sturdy chair outside. Minutes 1-3: Warm up Jog or march in place or around a grassy area. Allow your ...

July 31, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

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|Date: July 29, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

Tension and stress can affect all parts of the body -- even your wrists and hands. Excessive pinc ...

Tension and stress can affect all parts of the body -- even your wrists and hands. Excessive pinching and gripping of your mouse can cause fatigue in the fine muscles of your hand, wrist, and ...

July 29, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

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|Date: July 22, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

Shortcuts can be a hand and wrist saver. If you use your mouse frequently while using MS Word or ...

Shortcuts can be a hand and wrist saver. If you use your mouse frequently while using MS Word or other software programs take the time to learn the shortcuts (for example, CTRL+S to save a doc ...

July 22, 2013
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Are Dumbbells Daunting? Get Creative!

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|Date: July 18, 2013
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Are Dumbbells Daunting? Get Creative!

So, you want to try strength training and you’d like to work out with weights, but dumbbells seem ...

So, you want to try strength training and you’d like to work out with weights, but dumbbells seem a bit daunting, and you’re scared elastic tubing could snap you like a rubber band. No worries, ...

July 18, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

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|Date: July 15, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

Low back pain can be very uncomfortable and may affect your performance at work. Sitting upright i ...

Low back pain can be very uncomfortable and may affect your performance at work. Sitting upright in your chair without occasionally using the back rest will tire your abdominal muscles. When y ...

July 15, 2013
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Take Charge of Your Heart Health

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|Date: July 12, 2013
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Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Recently we were shocked to learn that actor James Gandolfini, well-known for his role in the HBO ...

Recently we were shocked to learn that actor James Gandolfini, well-known for his role in the HBO series, The Sopranos, had passed away at the young age of 51. His untimely death of a massive h ...

July 12, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Don’t be a Hulkamaniac

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Don’t be a Hulkamaniac

Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints: The Ankles’ Supporting Role

Get Fit Tip! Maintaining Mobile Joints: The Ankles’ Supporting Role

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: “Keep Your Eyes on the Stars, and Your Feet on the Ground”

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: “Keep Your Eyes on the Stars, and Your Feet on the Ground”

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Body Mechanics – No Oil Changes Required

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Body Mechanics – No Oil Changes Required

Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Take the Shorcut

Are Dumbbells Daunting? Get Creative!

Are Dumbbells Daunting? Get Creative!

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Oh, My Achy-Breaky-Back

Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Take Charge of Your Heart Health