Download or read book Perspectives In Rehabilitation Ergonomics written by Shrawan Kumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing segment of the population is being reported to have some disability. Adding to this changing demography of the modern world is an almost explosive growth of ageing populations. These functionally impaired people navigate their way in a world which has specifically designed values obtained from a 35-year old male, which has a number of social consequences. The international contributors to this volume address a range of subject areas with accompanying functional impairments and provide some proven and possible solutions. Regardless of origin of the impairment, rehabilitation endeavours to restore the function to normal or as close to normal as can be expected. On the other hand, ergonomics enhances the functional capacity of people by optimizing the fit between the person and the object process. Therefore, a blend of these two disciplines will allow the development of strategies to enhance and optimize the functional ability of subnormal groups. This text covers: ageing; visual impairment; chronic heart disease; musculoskeletal disorders; vocational rehabilitation; mobility and clothing for the disabled. In addition it covers the areas of gait, slip, trips and falls, anthropometry and assistive technology.
Download or read book Ergonomics in Health Care and Rehabilitation written by Valerie J. Berg Rice and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1998 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book teaches therapists how to use ergonomics to optimize human performance and improve patient health. It explains what recommendations should be made to industry to promote healthy work habits and decrease the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries and discusses proper body mechanics, work simplification techniques, and recommendations for ergonomic equipment.
Download or read book Ergonomics written by Margaret I. Bullock and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whilst outlining the principles of ergonomic practice in areas of special interest to physiotherapists, this book also illustrates the contribution which they can make to the growth of knowledge in this field. It also provides background information and guidelines to practice.
Download or read book Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals written by Shrawan Kumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the apparently distinct differences between the disciplines of ergonomics and rehabilitation, they deal with the same issues, although at different ends of the spectrum. Keeping this in mind, Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals explores their philosophies and goals, their parallel, divergent, and complementary aspects. It traces the
Download or read book Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics written by Franklin Stein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-18 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book describes how the principles of ergonomics should be applied by occupational therapists. It clearly demonstrates how to create functional environments to prevent injuries and enabling people with disabilities to engage in everyday occupations. Occupational stress and other psychological variables are considered in the ergonomics of work. Includes case studies of an administrative secretary, industrial worker, assembly line food handler and maintenance worker Contains a unique insight into the Scandinavian experience in universal design and everyday ergonomics Provides material for applying ergonomic principles to the work environment, including descriptions of the most common injuries occurring at work, occupational rehabilitation programs, job analysis, functional capacity assessments, and work samples
Download or read book Ergonomics in Back Pain written by Tarek M. Khalil and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors discuss the origins of low back pain, events that lead to injury, and the consequences to employers. Back pain is correlated with specific occupational factors. Nearly 150 illustrations further these discussions.
Download or read book Ergonomics for Design and Innovation written by Debkumar Chakrabarti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-06 with total page 1760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (HWWE), held in Guwahati, India, on December 1-3, 2021. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, health care, management, computer science, and behavioral science, it provides researchers and practitioners alike with a comprehensive, timely guide on user-centered design for quality life, human factors and ergonomics, design applications, cognitive processing, and response. It also offers an excellent source of innovative ideas to stimulate future discussions and developments aimed at applying knowledge and techniques to optimize system performance, while at the same time promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals. The proceedings includes papers from researchers and practitioners, scientists and physicians, institutional leaders, managers, and policy makers that contribute to constructing the human factors and ergonomics approach across a variety of methodologies, domains, and productive sectors.
Download or read book Ergonomics for Therapists written by Karen Jacobs and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1999 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of this comprehensive text provides an introduction to ergonomic concepts and discusses their application to clinical practice. As occupational and physical therapists take more active roles in work performance, and workplace safety and rehabilitation, they need to acquire the tools and techniques of ergonomics. This book teaches therapists the skills they need to analyze work environments, change work habits, and prevent injury.
Download or read book Perspectives on Disability and Rehabilitation written by Karen Whalley Hammell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-02-22 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It explores issues that are central to rehabilitation, such as the nature of the body, the idea of independence, the rehabilitation process, evidence-based practice and client-centred practice. Seeking always to ground theoretical ideas in the realities of every-day rehabilitation practice, and drawing from a wealth of research evidence, the book continually examines the implications of these perspectives for the education, practice, service delivery, research and theoretical development of the rehabilitation professions. Provides an accessible introduction to current theoretical perspectives on disability Demonstrates how these theoretical perspectives can inform a practitioner's approach to rehabilitation Relevant for all the rehabilitation and health care professions
Download or read book Sourcebook of Occupational Rehabilitation written by Phyllis M. King and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts from academia, clinical settings, and the business world pool their knowledge about work injury prevention and management in the new Sourcebook of Occupational Rehabilitation. The 22 contributions in this wide-ranging reference address aspects of the three primary areas of service delivery: prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation. The text takes a multidisciplinary viewpoint toward its subject in order to shed light on the mechanisms and management of work-related disorders. It boasts a wealth of current and in-depth information, and takes a practical `applications approach' to rehabilitation
Download or read book Journal of Rehabilitation Research Development written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors 3 Volume Set written by Informa Healthcare and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-12-14 with total page 1980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first encyclopedia in the field, the International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors provides a comprehensive and authoritative compendium of current knowledge on ergonomics and human factors. It gives specific information on concepts and tools unique to ergonomics. About 500 entries, published in three volumes and on CD-ROM, are pre
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors written by Waldemar Karwowski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cognitive behavioral Therapy for Persons with Disabilities written by Cynthia L. Radnitz and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers clinicians a condensed and accessible approach to treating patients with disabilities. Experts in such diverse areas as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, spinal cord injury, chronic illness, visual and hearing disabilities, amputation, mental retardation, and autism provide their specialized cognitive-behavioral interventions. Each offers a comprehensive review of the nature of the dysfunction, appropriate models, assessment strategies, developmental considerations, and state-of-the-art treatment approaches. For practitioners who are attempting to address the unique and highly complex psychological needs of individuals with disabilities, this volume is an invaluable resource.
Download or read book Muscle Strength written by Shrawan Kumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-04-27 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muscle strength is an important topic for ergonomics practitioners and physiologists to understand, especially as it relates to workplace injuries. Muscle strength and function is at the heart of many injuries that lead to reduced productivity and economic strain on the worker, the company, and society as a whole. This comprehensive source o
