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Top 3 Ergonomic Tips for Short People

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Office Design

If you’re on the shorter side, you know full well how hard it can be to find the right office equipment. Chairs are too tall, not allowing you to place your feet on the floor, while desks are too high, forcing your wrists to type at an awkward angle. However, it’s not impossible. Here, we

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Four Exercises to Prevent Back Pain

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomic Injury Prevention

Whether in the office or at home, the average person spends close to 10 hours sitting per day. This can lead to an array of aches and pains. As discussed in our blog post about the most common injuries for desk workers, a desk job can be hazardous without proper ergonomic equipment. Below are four

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How to Help Your Employees Return to the Office

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Office Design

Many of us have been working from home for over two years now. However, that is starting to change. More and more companies are bringing their employees back into the office. After over two years working from home, though, this can be a rough transition. Thankfully, there are ways to help your employees return to

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What to Wear When You Work from Home

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics at Home

When people went into an office, they dressed to impressed. Even the most casual offices required some semblance of professionalism. However, at home, where there’s no one to see you, should you still keep up the same standards? Read on to learn more: Wear clothes that are comfortable, but professional It’s important to stay comfortable

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The Most Common Injuries for Desk Workers

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomic Injury

Desk work doesn’t seem like hazardous work, but in reality, it can lead to serious and long-term damage to your health. Sitting for long periods of time as well as repetitive work can lead to such things as lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. Here, we discuss the most common injuries you, as

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How to Make Your Home Office More Ergonomic

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics at Home

Due to the coronavirus, most workers are telecommuting. As a result, it is important to consider how to make your home office more ergonomic. While you may find it easy to respond to an email from the kitchen counter or write a few emails while lying in bed, working under these conditions for an extended

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The Top 5 Ergonomic Products for Your Office

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics Products

When you think of injuries happening on the job, professions like construction work or heavy equipment operation might come to mind. It may surprise you that you can do a lot of damage to your body by having an office job. Sitting too much during the day in an unsupportive chair, slumping over, constantly typing,

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Ergonomic Tips for Working in a Bed

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics at Home

Long hours working from a bed is detrimental to your posture, causing both long-term and short-term discomfort. There are many problems associated with working in bed, including practicing bad ergonomic posture. While working in a bed is hardly ideal, some individuals have no choice. They may be suffering from an injury or illness that leaves

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How to Stay Productive While Working from Home

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics at Home

For many people, working from home has increased their productivity. Nevertheless, others have struggled to make the transition. This has become especially difficult now that more and more offices are switching to a permanent work from home policy. So, what can you do if you’re struggling to stay productive while working from home? Here are

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How to Organize Your Home Office

How to Organize Your Home Office

      Ryan Fogel    Filed under: Ergonomics at Home

Many Americans have now permanently switched from working in an office to working from home. However, in order to stay productive, you need a proper home office and workspace. Organizing your home office can help you do just that. Here’s where to start: Purge what you don’t need Papers, notepads, pens, and other junk can

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