Hi I’m David, I’m a professional ergonomist, and I obsess over monitors. A good ergnomic monitor needs 3 important functions. It should be able to raise and lower, tilt, match the room lighting, and display resolution natively. There are a lot of monitors and manufacturer that will raise, lower, tilt, and match room lighting, but …
Knee surgeries can be painful and it’s hard to pinpoint recovery times because everyone is different. In general most people can be expect to be walking and transferring to a toilet within a few days. It’s important to get back on your feet as soon as you can, but there are things you’ll need to …
Getting out of bed with a pelvic fracture can be extremely painful and difficult. The easiest way to get out of bed after a pelvic fracture is by rolling to the unaffected side and using a rail to push up. But in most cases, a recliner chair is preferred for the first few weeks. In …
If you’re looking for a good ergonomic chair on sale, Steelcase is one of the best one’s you can find. Right now Crandall office furniture is offering 20% off all their office furniture (coupon code BF2022), and that includes Steelcase chairs that have been returned. For example, the Steelcase leap, which is one of my …
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One of the biggest challenges patients and caregivers face after rib fractures is getting out of bed, because of the pain they experience. The easiest way to get out of bed with broken ribs is to avoid torsional (twist) movement and rolling to the strong side. In this article, I’ll share a few ways to …
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Pusher syndrome can be challenging to treat, and it can put you or a caregiver at risk when not treated properly. Pusher syndrome is best treated when patients learn their perception of upright is incorrect, understand the muscles involved to correct posture, and maintain the position for meaningful activities. In this article, I discuss tips …
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Have you ever used a sleep tracking app or device but didn’t find that it motivated you to sleep better? Or maybe you just tried it out for fun and forgot about it a few weeks later. The new sleep app on the Apple Watch is a great tool to improve sleep habits when combined …
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One challenge I’ve found with ostomy care is the foul odor associated with it. You may have noticed the unpleasant smell when walking into a room with a patient who has an ostomy bag. Over time, they may not be aware of the smell and become oblivious to it. Some ostomy bags have filters to …
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When people ask you if you enjoy your job, do you tell them the truth? Let’s face it, most of us don’t enjoy our jobs, and it’s not always easy to find a better one. Most jobs aren’t interesting because they’re not meaningful. When a job is interesting and engaging, you’re more likely to enjoy …
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Bedrest orders or often specified by a physician if a patient is required to stay in bed for a length of time. The physician may indicate a length of time for bedrest and these orders may be removed after the doctor has been consulted. Sometimes bedrest orders are automated after a procedure and are not …
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