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Ergonomics Miniseries: Guided Ergonomic Adjustment Tutorial (Ep. 3/3)
In this episode, Dr. Lauren Gant guides listeners through an ergonomic adjustment walkthrough, offering practical home-based ergonomics tips. She defines ergonomics as the study of the interaction between humans and their work environment, emphasizing the importance of considering factors like posture, work tasks, tools and technology, work location, psychosocial state, individual differences, and the overall work environment. Dr. Gant provides best practices for setting up a workstation, including adjusting seat height, seat depth, lumbar support, reclined tension, and armrests, as well as proper positioning of keyboards, mice, and monitors. She highlights the importance of movement and encourages listeners to find a rotation of sitting and standing that works best for them.