Ergonomics: Transform Your Posture and Eliminate Pain with Ergonomic Training

If you’re experiencing pain due to your work or daily activities, ergonomic adjustments might be the answer. In addition to our ergonomic training, One on One Physical Therapy may recommend supplementary physical therapy services tailored to your specific needs. These could include targeted exercises, stretches, manual therapy, joint mobilizations, and various therapeutic modalities such as ice and heat therapy, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound.

Improve Your Comfort with Ergonomic Solutions

Are you experiencing persistent aches and pains? Ergonomic training might be the solution you need. Often, the everyday items and setups in our homes or workplaces can be adjusted to enhance comfort and reduce discomfort. This process, known as ergonomics, focuses on optimizing movement and function in daily activities.

Ergonomics involves utilizing specific tools and strategies that improve efficiency and safety, as well as identifying and altering factors that could potentially lead to injuries. At One on One Physical Therapy in Atlanta, our physical therapists are skilled in applying ergonomic principles to alleviate pain and prevent future injuries.

What to Expect from Ergonomic Training

Addressing symptoms alone may not prevent an injury from recurring. It’s essential to tackle the root causes of discomfort. During your initial visit, our experienced physical therapists at [City Location] will perform a thorough physical evaluation, review your medical history, and discuss your work or home environment.

We may inquire about the layout of your workspace, the tools and equipment you use, the demands of your job, and your daily routines. This assessment helps identify aspects of your environment that may benefit from ergonomic adjustments.

The primary goal of ergonomic training is to enhance posture, energy efficiency, and body mechanics. This is achieved through specific adjustments and modifications designed to minimize pain and prevent further injury. For example, we might recommend changing the height of your computer monitor or encourage regular breaks to stretch and move around.

In some cases, we may suggest specialized devices or modifications, such as wrist supports or ergonomic chairs, to make your daily activities more comfortable.

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Benefits of Ergonomics

According to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), workplace injuries cost companies in the United States approximately $170 billion annually. Implementing health and safety measures, including ergonomic training, can significantly reduce these costs—by as much as 40%.

Common workplace injuries often stem from poor posture, prolonged sedentary behavior, and improper workstation setup. These injuries include:

  • Tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons)

  • Rotator cuff strains and tears

  • Trigger finger

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression in the wrist)

  • TMJ dysfunction

  • Medial or lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s or tennis elbow)

  • Cervical strain and pain (including “text neck”)

  • Tension headaches

  • Back pain from muscle, joint, or disc injuries

By optimizing the ergonomics of your workspace, you can significantly reduce the risk of these injuries, thereby saving on medical expenses, preventing lost wages, and maintaining productivity. Ergonomics isn’t just limited to the office; it can be applied to all areas of life, from driving to playing sports and even using your phone.

FAQ

How Much Does A Consultation Cost?

  • $175.00 per Hour

What Accessories do we offer?

  • Sit-to-Stand Workstations
  • Adjustable Key Board Trays
  • Mouse pads
  • Ergonomic Chairs
  • And More

10 Tips to Sitting Correctly! 

  1. Keep your head centered over your shoulders
  2. The computer monitor should be directly in front of you. The top of the monitor screen should be even, or slightly lower than eye level, and tilted as if reading a book.
  3. When a source document is used, it should be positioned directly in front of the monitor and keyboard.
  4. Consider an adjustable keyboard and mouse tray with adjustments for tilt and height
  5. The keyboard should be in a slight negative position.
  6. Hands should be kept in line with your forearms
  7. Armrests are used to support the arms and shoulders (Adjustable armrests can help prevent neck, shoulder, back, and hand problems.)
  8. The seat should fit the user in width and depth while providing proper support and comfort.
  9. The backrest should not only support your back but assist in maintaining the natural curve of your lower back. The backrest should be adjustable in height and back angle.
  10. The chair mechanism should provide adjustments in seat height, seat angle, seat depth, and back angle in accordance with the users body. The chair base should provide stability and casters appropriate for the chair’s use.