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We all know that aerobic and strengthening exercise is one of the keys to good health. Researchers in the last 2-3 years who specialize in exercise physiology and biomechanics are finding that [...]

How does the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation affect Our Business? On June 3rd, 2011, the AODA Integrated Accessibility Standards became law. This set of standards includes three of [...]

Good design stops focussing solely on form to the exclusion of function. Time for designers to get to know an expert in the human factor in design. Proof is in this pudding. JE Sleeth Ergonomic [...]

Disability rights is only going to keep growing ….and glad to hear this. With an ageing population and greater quality of life for those with congenital disabilities coupled with the fact [...]

Very innovative take on ergonomics at home and when sleeping. I shall pass this along ergodvd. OPC Inc

This photo and the slow motion photo of Lindsay Von say it all. Play hard may mean fall and get hit hard. Know the risks before you decide what sports your kids should participate in. If head [...]

Physiatrists are redundant these days as Physiotherapists are far better educated and able to make diagnosis and treatment plans. Cannot believe there are still programs out there for Physiatry [...]

Great to see some writing about Eames and their design legacy. Sit back into your Herman Miller Eames chair and have a read. JESleeth OPC

Great to see more discussions starting to take place about Ageing in Place and how designers MUST come to understand finally that FORM and FUNCTION (Ergonomic, accessible & universal design) [...]

Like this reminder re knowing how much you should lift. Further to this however the MMH and lifting training programs have clearly been shown to not impact injury prevention whatsoever or [...]