A 7 year study investigates work-related MSDs at a major US medical center; documents significant direct and indirect costs to the health care system.

Robots to help elderly people at home are seen as an answer to an alarming demographic trend, but the social implications might present a challenge.

A developing demographic in the workplace

Leonardo da Vinci is the personification of a timely message for the human-computer interaction community

Does assuming a supine postural position increase productivity and reduce symptoms among computer users who have low back pain? Recent research does not support a 'laid back' approach.

Slip, trip and fall incidents often disable and are sometimes fatal. A snapshot of current STF studies show a resourceful quest for solutions at three institutes.

Although it requires effort, a participatory approach can produce effective solutions for ergonomic concerns. And, put more blueberries on your plate this summer.

Drivers risk lives and slow traffic by driving under the influence of their cell phones. Experts David Strayer and Peter Martin look at the offense and comment on the dearth of real penalties.

Introduction: Monitor horizontal distance is often a second thought when performing an ergonomic computer workstation review. But, for workers who wear multifocal lense eyewear, it may be the critical factor in avoiding neck/shoulder symptoms.