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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) – Introduction by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the common term that describes the symptoms associated with upper limb and trunk pain. It is also known as cumulative trauma disorder with the causal or aggravating factor being repetitive activity1. Many theories describe the underlying pathophysiology […]

The brief answer is no! In a medical paper published in 2002 Falkiner and Myers concluded that except in the case of work that involves very cold temperatures (possibly in conjunction with load and repetition) such as butchery, work is less likely than demographics (such as age or sex for example) and disease-related variables (such […]

by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell A Chartered Ergonomist is required to have broad skills, knowledge and experience within Ergonomics and Human Factors and can be found via the membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factor (CIEHF). He or she would of been assessed by the CIEHF to ensure they meet their […]

This Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Worksheet Tool Guide will teach you how to use the REBA tool. The REBA tool was developed to identify high risk postures within the whole body.  The guide provides a step by step guide with free PDF download.  Understanding the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Introduction The Rapid Entire […]

Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Tool (RULA)- A step by step guide by Stephen Bowden, Chartered Ergonomist for Morgan Maxwell This Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) Worksheet Tool guide will teach you how to use the RULA tool which can help to identify high risk postures within upper extremity tasks. The guide provides a step by […]