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September 28, 2005
"Fit for work" is a doctor's assessment that a person has no impediment to work. "Physically fit" is something more.
September 28, 2005
Inventor says carpet weavers suffer from major health problems due to poor, archaic loom design
September 26, 2005
Formidable ergonomics underpins the technology, so it's no surprise the fight has found its way into the courts.
September 23, 2005
It can take all day to tap out a message or browse the Web on a cell phone, and fingers feel all thumbs.
September 21, 2005
A simple ergonomic solution designed to make plastic bag handling more comfortable and secure for shoppers also holds promise for brand promotion among retailers.
September 21, 2005
Three Leading Ergonomists Weigh In on MSD Prevention
September 16, 2005
When back pain strikes, most people blame their work. According to one expert on the disorder, they might be right, or they might be wrong.
September 14, 2005
Backs have been malfunctioning for millennia. A recent papyrus discovery shows that Egyptians puzzled over back pain 3500 years ago. Hippocrates pondered it some 900 years later. And it's apparent from recent studies that present-day researchers also find the condition perplexing.
September 12, 2005
On September 16 robots will spend the day flying, hopping, scooting and just showing off in Washington DC at the invitation of the National Science Foundation (NSF).