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Alan Hedge, PhD, CPE
Professor, Ergonomics
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Dr. Hedge is a member of the SpineUniverse Editorial Board.

Articles on SpineUniverse from Alan Hedge, PhD, CPE

Save Your Back with Sleep

Did you know that the average person spends approximately one third of their life in bed? A good mattress will allow you to maintain the same natural spinal alignment that you have when standing. Read this article to learn what to look for when buying a new mattress.

Computer Screen Choice and Placement: Ergonomic Tips to Avoid Neck and Shoulder Pain, Eyestrain and Headaches

Ergonomic suggestions to help you avoid neck and shoulder pain, eyestrain and headaches while working at a computer monitor.

Mattresses Matter: Ergonomic Guidelines

This comprehensive guide from Cornell University's Ergonomics Department will help you choose your next mattress and pillow. This article includes clinical data about the impact of a mattress in reducing or preventing back and neck pain.

Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations - 10 Steps for Users

Creating a good ergonomic working arrangement is important to protecting your health. The 10 steps in this article are a brief summary of those things that most Ergonomists agree are important.

Are You Sitting Comfortably? How Your Chair Can Cause Back Pain

There is no single best ergonomic chair. But there are questions to answer to help you determine if the chair is right for you.

Ergonomic Tips to Choosing and Using Laptop Computers

Current laptop and notebook computers suffer an ergnomic design flaw; the keyboard and screen is connected. An expert provides users with many tips for a healthier neck and hands during use.

Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Use

What works best for you is what you find most comfortable an easy to use in a neutral posture.

Workstation Ergonomic Tips: Computer Monitors and Posture

Properly positioning the computer monitor and posture are key ergonomic considerations when setting up a workstation.

Workstation Ergonomics: Keyboard and Computer Use

Ergonomic's expert, Professor Alan Hedge, provides many tips to help you set up your workstation to help avoid back and neck injury.

Workstation Ergonomics: Take a Break!

All ergonomists agree that it is a good idea to take frequent, brief rest breaks from computer and desk work.

Ergonomically Designed Computer Products: Are All Beneficial?

Keyboard, mousing, writing and viewing documents on a computer monitor require different height adjustments for an optimal ergonomic work space.

Driving and Back Care

Numerous studies show there is a connection between driving and back pain. You can help prevent back pain by implementing some of the suggestions for modifying your vehicle's seat.

Postural Risk Factors for Back Injury

A research project done at the Cornell Dairy on postural risk factors for back injury in the workplace.

Back Care and Standing Work

Back injuries account for 1 in 4 occupational injuries involving days away from work. Do you do a lot of standing at work? This article discusses how you can minimize your risk for injury during long periods of standing.

Back Care for Dentists and Surgeons

Doctors and Dentists are not immune from back pain related to being on their feet all day. This article outlines some ways that health care professionals can tackle their back pain head on.
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