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What is ergonomics?
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The adaptation of the work environment to the human body
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What are the 3 risk factors that contribute to MSD's?
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Posture, repetition, and force
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What is the neutral position?
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Feet flat on floor, legs apart, weight evenly distributed
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What is the normal reach?
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Sweep of your forearm with the upper arm held at your side
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What is maximum reach ?
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Vertical sweep of your forearm while elbow is kept at mid torso
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What is maximum horizontal reach?
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Reach created when arm is fully extended
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What is cumulative trauma disorder?
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Repetitive motion, overflexion, and overextension of the wrist
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What is cts?
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Repetition and forceful motion of the wrist
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What is a sign of cts?
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Painful tingling/ numbness that occurs at night.
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Ambidextrous gloves place a lot of tension on what part of the body?
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Thenar eminence.
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