User interface (UI) usability heuristics are general guidelines or principles that help designers create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. They are based on research, best practices, and common sense in the field of ergonomics, which is the study of how humans interact with products and systems. In this article, we will explore some of the most …
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If you use dual monitors to work more efficiently and comfortably, you might wonder how to share your screen with others during online meetings or presentations. Whether you want to show your entire desktop, a specific window, or a portion of your screen, there are different methods and tools you can use depending on your …
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Ergonomic mouse models and modes can help you reduce the strain on your wrist, hand, and arm when you use your computer for long hours. But how do you choose the best ergonomic mouse for your needs and preferences? And how do you switch between different modes or models depending on the tasks you want …
You feel a something happen in your finger/forearm.Pain right over the dreaded pulley region.Pain on the inside or outside of your elbow.You consult your mates. You consult google. You consult that one friend, that has a friend who is a GP. They all say the same thing. The reason why tendons need load is due …
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Build tissue tolerance to prevent ergonomics injuries. Ergonomics should involve a two part approach: reducing the stress placed on the body and building resilient tissues so that the body can cope with the stress being placed on it. Too often the solution is providing a chair or making an adjustment which we think will magically …
Muscle Irradiation how it relates to decreased risk of injury during particular exercises, improved movement patterns and greater force output: Muscle Irradiation is the ability of a muscle performing an action to generate greater tension (i.e. force) by being “innervated” from the surrounding muscles. What does this mean for you? In order to generate maximal power …
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When and how much do u brace and tension your body is dependent on the task at hand. Different movement tasks, activities, sports and endeavors require you to embody the right amount of tension to be performed in a more optimal manner. Tuning your tension refers to the ability to bring the optimal amount of …
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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know.All exercise modalities fall under what is known as aerobic or anaerobic. To put it simply, aerobic exercise uses oxygen for fueling muscle fibers, while anaerobic muscle contractions is fueled by energy sources stored in the body and is not dependent on the oxygen we breathe. Aerobic exercise is of a …
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Traditional footwear prevents the foot from correctly performing the functions for which it was designed by evolution, since the design of such footwear is totally different from the human foot. One foot is flat, there is no difference in height between the hindfoot and the forefoot. If we place a heel on a shoe, the …
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What Are Isometric Exercises? Isometric exercise involved sustained contraction against an immovable load or resistance with no or minimal change in length of the involved muscle group” (Carlson et al. 2014). In other words, isometric exercise is holding a steady position by activating your muscles without moving from the position. For example, imaging …