AMT - Advanced Manual Therapy Institute

What is Ergonomics?

The term “ergonomics” is derived from two Greek words: “ergon”, meaning work and “nomoi”, meaning natural laws. Ergonomic specialists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands. Ergonomics looks at the type of work you do, what tools you use and your whole job environment. The aim is to find the best fit between you and your job conditions.

The goal of our ergonomics assessment specialist is to modify work environment/space to minimize musculoskeletal dysfunctions as well as overuse syndromes within the body. Our specialist evaluates biomechanical movements used to complete a work task and provides recommendations/setup modifications to minimize risk to the individual. Modifications for any client are completely individualized based on the specific needs of a given person and professional task.

The goal of having an ergonomic assessment of your work environment is prevent injuries ranging from the head to the toe. Examples of injuries ergonomics can prevent include:

• Adjusting the position of your computer keyboard to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
• Being sure that the height of your desk chair allows your feet to rest flat on floor
• Learning the right way to lift heavy objects to prevent injuries to the back