Vibratory stimulation applied to the soles of the feet improved balance by reducing postural sway and gait variability in elderly people, according to findings published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. “Although loss of sensation in the feet…
Day: October 31, 2014
Workplace ergonomics program prevents musculoskeletal discomfort, injury
A comprehensive and proactive workplace ergonomics program can help prevent musculoskeletal discomfort and injury, according to research presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Researchers surveyed more than 200 employees relocating to a new facility with a…