What does ERGONOMICS mean? Ergonomics (from Greek roots, ergon - meaning work; and nomoi - meaning natural laws), is the study of human capabilities with regard to the demands of work. Ergonomics redefines how one can reduce or eliminate unnecessary postures that cause friction on the anatomy.
Ergonomics is based on fundamental elements that encourage work activities to be adaptable; such as allowing an individual to modify various and multiple postures that are healthy and safe. Ergonomics also teach one to use the largest appropriate, available muscle group when exerting muscular force. It further instructs work activities to be done at mid-points of the joints; whereby, range of movement is more fluid (especially with regard to the head, trunk and upper limbs).
Ergonomics are widely used through the Alexander Technique *(See http://www.holisticjunction.com/categories/alexandertechnique.html ) Because ergonomics involves all persons, their work habits and lifestyles -- its priciples fit all walks of life and the fundamental knowledge to improve posture, products and environments on all levels to ensure comfort, safety and efficiency.
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