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Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

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|Date: May 20, 2020
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Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

Learn how to best set up your workstation at home or at the office to reduce body fatigue and prevent inj ...

Learn how to best set up your workstation at home or at the office to reduce body fatigue and prevent injury. Valley's ergonomics expert and mobility coach Javier Bobadilla demonstrates correct positi ...

May 20, 2020
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Keep safe lifting a priority

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|Date: June 26, 2017
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Keep safe lifting a priority

Lifting and carrying objects is common for many workers across the country. But training is important. If ...

Lifting and carrying objects is common for many workers across the country. But training is important. If performed improperly, lifting and carrying items can lead to injuries. The National Safety Cou ...

June 26, 2017
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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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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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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

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|Date: July 01, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

Use wrist rests sparingly! Any pressure placed on the wrist rest or desk while typing can put a ki ...

Use wrist rests sparingly! Any pressure placed on the wrist rest or desk while typing can put a kink in the carpel tunnels (if you read last week’s ergonomic tip, you know what these are). Use ...

July 01, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

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|Date: June 24, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

To prevent wrist discomfort or pain while typing or using a computer mouse, remember to keep your ...

To prevent wrist discomfort or pain while typing or using a computer mouse, remember to keep your wrist as straight as possible. Any bending of the wrist will cause friction through the carpel ...

June 24, 2013
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7 Ways to Make Sure Your Office Isn’t Working Against Your Spine

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|Date: June 14, 2013
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7 Ways to Make Sure Your Office Isn’t Working Against Your Spine

Properly positioning your body and using good body mechanics when you’re at your office workstatio ...

Properly positioning your body and using good body mechanics when you’re at your office workstation are important to keep your spine and body healthy, especially if you are returning from an in ...

June 14, 2013
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Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

Working from Home? Valley Ergonomics Expert Shows You How to Optimize Your Work Station and Use Exercise Breaks to Build Strength & Flexibility

Keep safe lifting a priority

Keep safe lifting a priority

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

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

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

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

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Can You Say “Wrist Rest” 10 Times, Really Fast?

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Eek, a Mouse!

7 Ways to Make Sure Your Office Isn’t Working Against Your Spine

7 Ways to Make Sure Your Office Isn’t Working Against Your Spine