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ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A pilot study conducted by researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia, found that using an Ergotron WorkFit Sit-Stand Workstation that allowed workers to either sit or stand reduced on-the-job sitting time by more than 27 percent. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121004/CL86410 ) Released in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and reported in the Wall Street Journal, the pilot...
From evaluation to treatment, North Coast Medical constantly evaluates new products to solve their customer's needs and currently stock the most commonly requested products, equipment and supplies available in the modern rehabilitation field. The Biehl family's commitment to improving quality of life and offering comfort in daily living aligns perfectly with helping rehabilitation therapists and other healthcare practitioners to obtain what is necessary for their unique patient...
Continuing education provider HomeCEUConnection.com is seeking qualified rehabilitation educators to join their team as they embark on an aggressive course development schedule. Plano, TX (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 Continuing education provider HomeCEUConnection.com has this month surpassed 2000 hours of available courses for rehabilitation professionals and announced plans to grow their catalog by a minimum of 10% over the next twelve months (200 minimum with plans for 400-500). Their...
Approval reflects strong commitment to meet the needs of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants for ongoing learning and professional development. West Bridgewater, Mass (PRWEB) September 22, 2012 GSC Home Study Courses– an industry leader in high quality continuing education (CE) courses for healthcare professionals – has recently been granted Approved Provider status by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) allowing the provider to offer...
SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Holzmann, president of CGI Americas, will be presenting a paper on ergonomics, microscopy, and yield improvement at the September 2012 meeting of the LA/Orange Chapter of SMTA on September 20 at 6:00PM. Proper ergonomics is a significant factor in improving yields and product quality where visual inspection and assembly under magnification is required. Defects not found or caused through operator fatigue lead to later product...
Michael Shacklock, founder of the neurodynamics concept, receives the Hands-On Seminars Clinical Excellence award for his contribution to Manual Physical Therapy. Clinical Neurodynamics is a new therapy approach that reduces pain and improves function. New York City, NY (PRWEB) September 16, 2012 Hands-On Seminars, a New York based continuing education organization offering manual therapy courses for physical therapists, occupational therapists and other health care providers, awarded...
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Mistakes Companies Make with Ergonomics is a new e-book released by Humantech, Inc. This 16-page free publication, written by Ergonomics Engineer and Vice President Walt Rostykus, boils down the top five lessons learned from companies of all sizes, industries, and locations and identifies what has made them successful, or not so successful, in managing workplace ergonomics. (Logo:...
Bailey's commitment to quality is unsurpassed, and as their product line has grown, so has their constant striving for excellence and customer satisfaction. They believe that a company is more than the products it manufactures, it is made up of people—and the products it offers “become a reflection of the people who design, build and provide customer service for those products.” Elberton, GA (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 Rehabmart.com, an online e-commerce company that sells...
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Working can be a difficult task for many with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In fact, only 15 percent of those with the disorder have some form of paid work in the United States. Difficulties related to cognition, behavior, communication, and sensory processing are among the issues that keep many ASD sufferers from gainful employment. But now, investigators report that task management and organizational features found in personal...
Vestibular Rehabilitation - A Comprehensive Clinical Approach for Positive Functional Outcomes is an evidence based physical therapy continuing education course that provides the fundamentals for evaluating and treating vestibular dysfunction. Franklin, TN (PRWEB) August 31, 2012 This two-day intermediate level physical therapy continuing education course provides the fundamentals for evaluating and treating vestibular dysfunction. A basic overview of vestibular function and anatomy as...
