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, Maintenance and Stores Building.
Title: Ergonomics, Work, and Health
Call Number:RC967.P525 1991
Author: Pheasant, Stephen
Description: This book discusses the role of ergonomics in
the promotion of health and safety at work. It is particularily
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 1992
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 Tunel Syndrome and other overuse injuries.
Location: 2nd floor stacks
Title:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention and Treatment
Call Number:RC422.C26 M652 1993
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 1996
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:
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 1987
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
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