http://ergonomics.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Ergonomics GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-07-16T22:01:34Z Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:01:34 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/20/what-is-the-worst-type-of-shoe-you-can-wear.htm We all know high heels are terrible for your feet and body. Some new research shows that thong sandals aren't any better. So the worst shoe you can... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/20/what-is-the-worst-type-of-shoe-you-can-wear.htm Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:15:49 +0000 2008-07-20T21:15:49Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/16/what-can-we-learn-from-traditional-seating.htm I had an opportunity to observe some traditional Bhutanese weaving. The weavers sit in this position weaving 8-10 hours a day. If you ask them about how they... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/16/what-can-we-learn-from-traditional-seating.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:01:34 +0000 2008-07-16T22:01:34Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/05/technology-to-help-technology-induced-repetitive-stress-injuries.htm An article out of the Deccan Herald, Help for those tingling fingers!, describes some new technology research that could significantly reduce repetitive stress injuries caused by computer and other technology... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/05/technology-to-help-technology-induced-repetitive-stress-injuries.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:10:48 +0000 2008-07-05T22:10:48Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/01/ergonomics-is-not-a-product-but-a-process.htm "Ergonomics is not a product but a process." That's a great quote from a great article, Are You Sitting Comfortably?, by Will Harris. It's worth the read.... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/07/01/ergonomics-is-not-a-product-but-a-process.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:19:51 +0000 2008-07-01T23:19:51Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/29/human-engineering-at-the-2008-smithsonian-folk-life-festival.htm The 2008 Smithsonian Folk Life Festival is currently underway on the National Mall in Washington, DC. This year is focusing on the country of Bhutan, the state of Texas... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/29/human-engineering-at-the-2008-smithsonian-folk-life-festival.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:09:28 +0000 2008-06-29T23:09:28Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/23/human-engineering-model-on-display-at-the-national-mall.htm As part of the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, NASA will be displaying a Human Engineering mock-up of a two stage rocket Interstage. That's the area where the second stage... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/23/human-engineering-model-on-display-at-the-national-mall.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:10:12 +0000 2008-06-23T23:10:12Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/17/oil-up-the-ergonomics.htm WD-40, the household spray lubricant, has finally improved their usability. One of the biggest issues with WD-40 has been the little, red tube. Typically it has been taped... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/17/oil-up-the-ergonomics.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:55:34 +0000 2008-06-17T22:55:34Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/10/consumer-reports-reports-on-laptop-ergonomics.htm Consumer Reports latest laptop reviews are out. They took ergonomics into account for this review. If you don't have a subscription to Consumer Reports KDKA.com has a summary... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/10/consumer-reports-reports-on-laptop-ergonomics.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:28:32 +0000 2008-06-10T23:28:32Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/07/blackberry-thumb-is-on-the-rise.htm According to a recent study by Microsoft, and reported in the Wall Street Journal: Are Mobile Workers at Risk of BlackBerry Thumb?, BlackBerry Thumb is on the rise. BlackBerry... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/07/blackberry-thumb-is-on-the-rise.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:28:30 +0000 2008-06-07T23:28:30Z http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/05/ergonomics-for-the-elderly-behind-the-wheel.htm Automakers are starting to look at the aging demographic when they design their vehicles. By using a special suit the mimics the physical limitations most elderly encounter. Since... http://ergonomics.about.com/b/2008/06/05/ergonomics-for-the-elderly-behind-the-wheel.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:20:17 +0000 2008-06-05T21:20:17Z