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Reducing Risk of Strain Due to Repetitive Movements

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:30:37 +0000

Julie Entwistle, C.Dir. (c), MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Repetitive activity using improper posture and body mechanics can result in excess energy expenditure, fatigue, pain and even injury or damage to muscles and joints over time. Therefore, it’s important to know the proper body mechanics required when completing everyday tasks and activities, at […]

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The Importance of Ergonomics

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:30:24 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard the term, “ergonomics” before, but do you know what it means and more importantly, how it could benefit your organization? Ergonomics is a catch-all phrase for the process of ensuring the body is in an appropriate position when completing daily tasks. Sitting, standing, bending, lifting – all these movements require the […]

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Ergonomic and Safety Tips for Pain-Free Gardening

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:30:27 +0000

Do you have, or are aspiring to have, a “green thumb?” Or do you simply enjoy beautifying your home or spending time connecting with nature? Whether you garden for pleasure or purpose you may be reaping many of the health benefits, however, you may also from time to time suffer from a sore back and […]

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The A to Z of OT: E is For… Ergonomics

Julie Entwistle — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 11:30:38 +0000

What is ergonomics? Ergonomics is a catch-all phrase for the process of ensuring the body is in an appropriate position when completing daily tasks. Sitting, standing, bending, lifting – all these movements require the proper ergonomic position of the legs, spine, and arms to promote comfort and productivity, and to reduce the risk of physical […]

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An OT Knows How To Prevent “Sitting Disease”

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:00:53 +0000

An OT Knows How To Set Up Your Workspace

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:00:07 +0000

Solutions To Stop Sitting Disease

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:00:18 +0000

The negative health effects of sitting for extended periods of time, coined as “sitting disease” has been a hot topic recently. Studies show that sitting for extended periods of time, as many of us do at work, while commuting, and even while watching television or reading, can lead to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes […]

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Help for Your Hands

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:00:32 +0000

In today’s world technology is something we cannot live without. Although technology can make life simpler in many ways, it is also making things more difficult. For instance, the stress these always available devices place on our hands and wrists. Repetitive movements, such as texting and typing, can lead to pain and musculoskeletal disorders that […]

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Text Neck—Are You Guilty?

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:00:23 +0000

The posture adopted by many people when leaning over a cellphone while reading and texting is becoming a problem. This bad posture that can put up to 60 pounds of pressure on the upper spine — sometimes for several hours a day, is a growing concern with long-term consequences. Learn more in the following from […]

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How’s Your Posture?

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:00:34 +0000

Repetitive activity using improper posture and body mechanics can result in excess energy expenditure, fatigue, pain and even injury or damage to muscles and joints over time. Therefore, it’s important to know the proper body mechanics required when completing everyday tasks and activities, at home, at play or at work or school. The following episode […]

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