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- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Low Back Pain Information
This page describes common causes of low back pain, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how to prevent its occurrence. - Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE)
This site lists the requirements for ergonomics certification. - Duke Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM)
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
This site contains information about the society and its activities. Additionally, it has a placement service for jobs in Human Factors and Ergonomics. - Lenovo Healthy Computing Page
This site has some recommendations about how to use your computer workstation comfortably. It also has information about how computer work affects different parts of the body, especially the eyes. - Live for Life® Wellness Program at Duke University
This site explains the services offered by the Live for Life Wellness Program. A variety of brochures, covering topics such as stretching and exercising, is available. - Medical MultiMEDIA Group - Orthopaedic Patient Education Collection
This site has easy-to-understand information about cumulative trauma disorders, low back pain, and more. - National Institute of Environmental Health and Safety (NIEHS) Laboratory Ergonomics Page
This site lists ways to reduce or eliminate ergonomic stressors during routine laboratory procedures by adjusting the workstation or work habits. It also has some suggestions about how to stretch while traveling. - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Ergonomics Page
This site has specific information about ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders - North Carolina Department of Labor Ergonomics Page
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Ergonomics Page
This site has a lot of occupational safety and health information, including suggested solutions for problems that computer users may encounter. It also has information about work-related musculoskeletal disorders as well as information about OSHA's Ergonomics Standard. - Safe Computing Tips Learn the Tips about Office Ergonomics, Laptop Ergonomics, Ergonomics Seating. Stay Healthy & Avoid Injury While Working Long Hours on Your PC.
