As a woman’s pregnancy progresses, her ergonomic needs at work change from her normal routine. A pregnant woman’s body continues to change shape over time, so adjustments to her workspace should be made over the course of her pregnancy. There is more to consider than just a protruding stomach. Many physiological changes occur to a woman’s body during pregnancy, many of which make repetitive stress injuries or poor posture more common. Be sure to address the following when reassessing the workspace of someone who is pregnant:   Don’t Even Lift? Good.   A growing belly will increase reaching distance, putting...

It’s commonly misunderstood that simply sitting at a desk all day doesn’t put physical strain on your body as that couldn’t be further from the truth. Sitting all day puts tremendous strain on your lower back and spine, especially if you’re not maintaining good posture throughout the day.   And since October is National Ergonomics Month, we’re especially focused on helping those that haven’t thought to consider the ergonomic positioning of their workstation. Read on to recognize the 3 most common symptoms of office fatigue and what you can do to improve your desk or computer station to help alleviate...