Do Sit-Stand Work Stations Really Help?

Do Sit-Stand Work Stations Really Help?

By Richard Bunch, PhD, PT, CBES and Trevor Bardarson, PT, OCS, CBES The use of sit-stand stations has become an increasingly popular method for battling the effects of prolonged seated posture. However, the reality is that office workers, in general, prefer sitting...
Do Sit-Stand Work Stations Really Help?

Do Sit-Stand Work Stations Really Help?

By Richard Bunch, PhD, PT, CBES and Trevor Bardarson, PT, OCS, CBES The use of sit-stand stations has become an increasingly popular method for battling the effects of prolonged seated posture. However, the reality is that office workers, in general, prefer sitting...
Proper Manual Material Handling

Proper Manual Material Handling

By Richard Bunch, PhD, PT, CBES and Trevor Bardarson, PT, OCS, CBES Various publications have listed recommended weight limits for manual material handling. Based on the research used to develop the NIOSH lift equation, it is apparent that about 51 lbs represents the...