Research Catalog

Title

Ergonomics for therapists / edited by Karen Jacobs.

Publication

St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier Mosby, [2008], ©2008.

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Additional Authors

Jacobs, Karen, 1951-

Description

xvi, 460 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Subjects

• Ergonomie
• Ergonomics
• Human engineering
• Ergothérapie
• Physiothérapie
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy Modalities
• Occupational therapy

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. Ergonomics and therapy : an introduction / Valerie J. Berg Rice -- 2. A client-centered framework for therapists in ergonomics / Lynn Shaw and Susan Strong -- 3. Macroergonomics / Valerie J. Berg Rice -- 4. Ergonomics and work assessments / Eu Innes -- 5. Anthropometry / Nancy A. Baker -- 6. Basic biomechanics / Sandi J. Spaulding -- 7. Cognitive and behavioral demands of work / Lynn Shaw and Rosemary Lysaght -- 8. Psychosocial factors in work-related musculoskeletal disorders / Asnat Bar-Haim Erez -- 9. Physical environment / Sandi J. Spaulding -- 10. Human factors in medical rehabilitation equipment : product development and usability testing / Valerie J. Berg Rice -- 11. Lifting analysis / Daniel Focht -- 12. Seating / Ellen Rader Smith -- 13. Computers and assistive technology / Patrice L. (Tamar) Weiss and Chetwyn Che Hin Chan -- 14. Ergonomics for children and youth in the educational environment / Asnat Bar-Haim Erez, Orit Shenkar, Karen Jacobs and Robin Mary Gillespie -- 15. Ergonomics of aging / E. Kent Gillin, Alan Salmoni and Lynn Shaw -- 16. Ergonomics in disability management / Susan A. Domanski, Nancy J. Gowan, Rhysa Tagen Leyshon and Melanie Weller -- 17. Ergonomics of play and leisure / Mary Frances Baxter -- 18. Evidence-based practice / Chetwyn Che Hin Chan, Connie Y. Y. Sung, Tatia M. C. Lee, Cecilia W. P. Li-Tsang and Paul C. W. Lam -- 19. Certifications and professional associations in ergonomics / Jill J. Page -- 20. Economics and marketing of ergonomic services / Denise M. Miller and Karen Jacobs -- 21. Entrepreneurship / Charissa C. Shaw -- App. A. Sample job analysis and design considerations / Naomi Abrams -- App. B. Sample functional job analysis / Jenny Legge -- App. C. Ergonomic information sheets for consumers.

ISBN

• 9780323048538
• 0323048536

LCCN

2007928087

OCLC

• ocn180195426
• 180195426
• SCSB-5402957

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries