"Ergonomics is the science of adapting products and processes to human characteristics and capabilities in order to improve people's well being and optimize productivity."
-Rani Lueder
Technology has had a profound effect on the way we live and work. As a result, we are spending more time sitting an using computers, which has greatly increased the occurrence of related muscoskeletal disorders. The following information may assist in preventing over-use injuries or cumulative trauma disorder that occurs from repetitive motion at your workstation.
Ergonomic work station evaluations are available through the Wellness office. Please contact Missy at x3334 to set up an appointment.
Please direct comments or concerns to wellness@iwu.edu or 309.556.3334.
Author: Missy Smock
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Last Update: March 2006
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