ERGONOMICS BOOKS
The following ergonomic books are available for check-out in Murphy Library. These can be used to train and inform UW-L employee's or students on a variety of ergonomic topics pertinent to our campus environment. The available books are listed and described in the remainder of this bulletin. If you have any questions, comments or requests for additional ergonomic materials please contact Dan Sweetman at 785-6800, 235 Graff Main Hall.
Title: Ergonomics, Work, and Health
Call Number: RC967.P525
Author: Pheasant, Stephen
Description: This book discusses the role of ergonomics
in the promotion of health and safety at work. It is
particularly concerned with work-related musculo-skeletal
disorders and the range of conditions affecting the neck,
shoulders and upper limbs which have come to be known as
"repetitive strain injuries." Related issues, such as stress,
occupational accidents and the role of human error in complex,
man-made systems, are also discussed, This book is written for a
wide range of specialist and non-technical readers.
Location: 2nd floor stacks
Title: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Overuse Injuries:
Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
Call Number: RC422.C26 C76
Author: Crouch, Tammy and Madden, Michael
Description: This book shows how alternative therapies,
holistic medicine and chiropractic services can enlarge the
range of treatment choices beyond anti-inflammatories and
surgery. The authors explain the condition and its causes, how
to get help and the stages of healing. This book will help you
make changes in work habits, lifestyle, diet and attitude
necessary to recover from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other
overuse injuries.
Location: 2nd floor stacks
Title: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention and Treatment
Call Number: RC422.C26 M652
Author: Kate Montgomery
Description: This book will teach you how to keep
healthy, work productively, treat symptoms of repetitive strain
injury early and prevent harm. It will teach two-minute
self-corrections that give you peace of mind. It will teach you
how to relieve pain non-surgically through skillful self-help
and it will introduce a program that can be done in the office
or at home.
Location: 2nd floor stacks
Title: Concouring Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other
Repetitive Strain Injuries - A Self Care Program
Call Number:RC422.C26 B88
Author: Sharon J Butler
Description: You will learn everything you need for true
self-care. Learn how soft tissues function and why they develop
repetitive strain injuries. Discover how gentle stretching can
help restore full function and comfort to your hands, arms ,
neck and shoulders. Choose the most appropriate exercises to
relieve your symptoms by reviewing the symptoms charts included
in this program. Create an effective Injury Prevention Program
based on your occupation.
Location: 2nd floor stacks
Title: Ergonomics for Therapists - 2nd Edition
Call Number: RM735.E73
Author: Karen Jacobs
Description: Acquire the knowledge, tools, and techniques
necessary for understanding ergonomics. This unique text
provides an introduction to ergonomic concepts and discusses
their application to clinical practice. Learn the skills you
need to analyze work environments, change work habits and
prevent injury.
Location: 2nd floor stacks
Title: Ergonomics in computerized offices
Call Number: HF5547.5.G693
Author: Grandjean, Etinenne
Description: This book explains the procedures that
should be adopted to remove ergonomic office problems and how
the problems can be avoided in the first place by the
appreciation and application of correct ergonomic principles and
practice.
Location: 2nd floor stacks