Ergonomics and Therapy: An Introduction
Dublin Core
Title
Ergonomics and Therapy: An Introduction
Subject
Ergonomics
Description
This chapter defi nes ergonomics and provides
brief histories of the fi elds of occupational
therapy (OT), physical therapy, and ergonomics.
It also describes the relationships between therapists and ergonomists in three areas of practice:
(1) workplace analysis, (2) environment and
product design and redesign, and (3) research.
Principles of therapy and ergonomics are considered in relation to persons with permanent disabilities; persons with temporary injuries, such as
work-related musculoskeletal disorders; and persons without disabilities. This chapter also pro-
fi les considerations for joint ventures between
therapists and ergonomists.
brief histories of the fi elds of occupational
therapy (OT), physical therapy, and ergonomics.
It also describes the relationships between therapists and ergonomists in three areas of practice:
(1) workplace analysis, (2) environment and
product design and redesign, and (3) research.
Principles of therapy and ergonomics are considered in relation to persons with permanent disabilities; persons with temporary injuries, such as
work-related musculoskeletal disorders; and persons without disabilities. This chapter also pro-
fi les considerations for joint ventures between
therapists and ergonomists.
Creator
Valerie J. Berg Rice
Source
www.elsevier.com
Publisher
Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.
Date
2008
Language
English
Files
Collection
Citation
Valerie J. Berg Rice, “Ergonomics and Therapy: An Introduction,” Portal Ebook UNTAG SURABAYA, accessed May 19, 2024, https://ebook.untag-sby.ac.id/items/show/1063.