When work hurts
Learn to recognize overuse and repetitive motion injuries—before they become chronic.
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- November 22, 2022
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ergonomics
Working from home? Shape a proper office
Avoid aches and strains by scheduling regular breaks and outfitting your workspace with the right equipment.
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- May 26, 2022
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At-home office? Straighten up
A few simple tweaks to your work station can improve posture and keep those aches and pains at bay.
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- February 25, 2021
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Fine-tune your home workspace
A functional at-home office requires a smart setup—and sensible habits.
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- November 21, 2020
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The plight of the typist
Repetitive strain injury can beleaguer office workers and others who repeat the same movements each day. Learn how to stop it before it becomes a bigger problem.
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- August 6, 2019
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Stuck on cubicle mode? Walk it off
A sedentary lifestyle—including long stretches of sitting at work—is one of the surest routes to health trouble.
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- January 26, 2019
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The sitting epidemic
Could corporate America keep employees from having their butts glued to their chairs for nine to 10 hours a day?
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- July 5, 2018
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Patient Story
Less pain, more gain
Spectrum Health athletic trainers help large companies cut down on work-related injuries, boosting productivity and profits.
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- March 17, 2017
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Core curriculum
With a few chairs, Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial partners with a Newaygo school to expand educational opportunities, promote student wellness.
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- July 19, 2016
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Is your office chair trying to kill you?
Try these 4 ways to make your workplace furniture ‘work’ for you.
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- June 14, 2015
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Low back pain, arthritis treatment questioned
Review of 13 trials finds little effect from over-the-counter pain medication.
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- April 8, 2015
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