Back stability exercises Part II

These dynamic stretches are designed to increase the range of motion for active workers. As always do not do any stretching exercise that will cause personal physical harm or run counter to the advice of a health care provider.

These are advanced back stability exercises. Work up the repetitions slowly and in consultation with a physical therapist to assure that the technique is correct.

Back Exercises II  3 minutes 38 seconds

University of Minnesota Coursera classes

The University of Minnesota offering Free U of MN Coursera classes for U of Minnesota employees.  The subjects include Management, Engineering, Nursing, HR, IT and Wellness classes. 

Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers.

Integrative Health and Medicine from the Earl E. Bakken Center

Evoluent mouse hand sizing options

The Evoluent vertical mouse can reduce the stress of mousing for some individuals. The following information will help make the decision on the appropriate size mouse. 

Evoluent regular size right hand mouse

Evoluent small right hand vertical mouse

Evoluent regular size Left hand vertical mouse 4

Regular size vertical mouse - distance from middle finger to wrist crease is equal or greater than seven inches (18 cm)

Small mouse: less than seven inches (18 cm)

A printable hand sizing chart is available from Evoluent

SITMATIC Chair

SITMATIC Chair - This highly adjustable chair is available in several seat pan sizes. Optional padded arm rests and seat cylinder heights are offered.

SITMATIC Chair adjustment video -  2 minutes 23 seconds. 

WorkFit TX

The WorkFit TX fits on 24 inch desks. It adjusts from sit to stand. It has a height and tilt adjustable keyboard platform. It is delivered fully assembled.

WorkFit TX adjustment video 3:19 minutes

Computer Mousing Tips

Feel free to review these tips to reduce physical discomfort while using a mouse. Thank you to David Wolff from Hennepin County Medical Center for making this video.

Computer Mouse Tips - Approximately 6 minutes. 

Stretches for ASL signers

Spring on the Scholar's Walk - N. Carlson

The following exercises are specifically designed for employees who provide American Sign Language assistance. Others may also benefit from these stretches.  Special thanks to Occupational Therapy grad students Sheila Bosc and Adaline Bodin for creating the video presentation.