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"Ergonomics"

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Definition: Ergonomics is an engineering discipline that addresses the effect work environments and tasks have on the employee.

Ergonomics involves workstation set-up and design, body posture, prevention of computer-related injuries and more.

Ergonomics education is often included in physical therapy treatment for back and neck injury, and chronic pain.

Also Known As: human factors, human factors engineering
Updated: July 23, 2007
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