1. ERGONOMICS
By
London DR.PRATHAP KUMAR
(MSPT-UK.,CIMT.,MIAP.,DAc.,FIAcA)

2. WHAT?
WHEN?
WHERE?
HOW?

3. Ergonomics: Study of Laws of work

4. Decreased injury risk
Increased productivity
Decreased mistakes/rework
Increased efficiency
Decreased lost work day
Increased physical well being.

5. What do you mean by posture?
Why is correct posture important?
What is correct posture?
While standing
While sitting
While sleeping
Incorrect Posture

15.  Disorders of muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments,
nerves, cartilage
 When a muscle, tendon, nerve or joint is stressed and
traumatized on a repeated basis for days, months or
years, those body tissues eventually become damaged.

16.  Awkward postures
 Repetition
 Excessive Force
 Static posture
 Vibration
 Poorly Designed Tools
 Poor work organization

17. Thoracic outlet syndrome
R Rotator cuff tendonitis
DeQuervain’s
syndrome
Carpal tunnel
syndrome
Chondromalacia
Torn miniscus
Plantar fasciitis
Slipped disc
Low back pain
Strained muscles
and ligaments
Sciatica
Tension neck syndrome

18. Decreased range of
motion
Loss of function
Deformity
Cramping
Loss of color
Decreased grip strength
Loss of balance
Swelling
Redness

19. POSTURE DISCOMFORT
Standing Legs, Feet, Back
Sitting Neck, Back, Shoulder
Reaching Shoulders, Upper Arms
Head Bent Cervical Region
Trunk Bent Lumbar Region
forward

27.  Develop an Ergonomics program
 better materials & tools
 improved work methods,
 better work organization,
 Take proper breaks
 training,
 Health and Fitness
 personal protective equipment (PPE).
 Be aware of your hobbies away from work.