what is Ergonomics?

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Best Physiotherapist Physiotherapy Clinic /
Center in DLF Phase 4,5 Gurgaon
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DR ARCHANA BATRA ( PT)Dr. Archana Batra is a
Physiotherapist, Nutritionist and a certified
Diabetes Educator with specialization in the
areas of Orthopedic Physiotherapy, specialized
Weight Management Diets. She has over 10 years of
experience in dealing with weight management
issues and diet lifestyle-related disorders.
Her credentials also include a Certificate in
Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention from the University of California
through Coursera. Given the necessity of soft
skills in todays changing world, she also went
through counseling courses from reputed
institutions that have helped her in effectively
counseling patients as well as ensuring patient
privacy.In the beginning of her career, Dr.
Archana worked with Medanta The Medicity as an
Obesity/Diabetes Educator and Sitaram Bhartia
Institute of Science and Research. During her
stint in these institutions, she successfully
handled lifestyle related disorders especially
weight management.Dr. Archana believes that
right exercise combined with the healthy diet is
necessary for the complete well-being of a
person. Being a Physiotherapist with a special
interest in Orthopedic Physiotherapy, she follows
a unique approach to the weight management
especially if the patient has some associated
joint or muscular pains. Her weight loss plan
includes a specially designed physiotherapy
exercise plan along with the weekly diet
charts.She holds contrarian views against fad
diets for losing weight. Her patients, through
her treatment tips and techniques, have
successfully managed to change their eating and
lifestyle habits and develop a new, painfree and
positive personality.
Block C2, House No.97, Sushant Lok - Phase1,
Block C2, DLF Garden Villas, Sector 43, Gurugram,
Haryana 122002  91-99718 86474  info_at_physioway.i
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ABOUT PHYSIOWAY
Physioway was established in 2009 in Sushant Lok
-1, Gurgaon with an aim to provide a service with
skills and expertise to help diagnose and cure
all injury problems and increase levels of
fitness .At Physioway , our main aim is to reduce
pain, decrease stiffness, increase flexibility so
that you can lead a more fuller, active and
happier life.Everything we do at Physioway is
built around a commitment to provide an
outstanding and comprehensive range of
treatments, classes and programmes. Thats why
our physiotherapy and Diet clinic in Gurgaon
combines the state-of-the-art facilities with the
finest expertise. Physioway has a unique approach
to each and every individual. Our focus has
always been and will continue to be to deliver
the highest quality of patient care in a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere. It is not simply
treatment we work closely with you providing a
tailored process that flows from pain relief
through rehabilitation to injury prevention and
good health.We have all the latest physiotherapy
equipment like Short wave diathermy,
Interferential Therapy (IFT), TENS, Ultrasonic
unit (U.S), Traction, PWB, Muscle stimulator and
also weight loss equipment like Deep Heat
Therapy, Toning , Body Firmer and Vaccuum
unit.
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ERGONOMICS
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ABOUT ERGONOMICS
Ergonomics is concerned with "fit" between the
user, equipment and the environment. its aim is
to increase the effciency and productivity and
reduce discomfort. we work with you in looking at
what equipments you use and the environment that
your work in. we strive to find the best fit
between you and your job condition. The
counselling and advices that we give will help
you to avoid strain injuries and other work
related musculo-skeletal disorders.
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FIVE ASPECTS OF ERGONOMICS
Ø Safety Ø   Comfort Ø   Ease of use Ø  
Productivity/performance Ø   Aesthetics
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DOMAINS OF ERGONOMICS

• Physical ergonomics is concerned with human
  anatomical, and some of the anthropometric,
  physiological and biomechanical characteristics
  as they relate to physical activity.

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Cognitive ergonomics is concerned with mental
processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning,
and motor response, as they affect interactions
among humans and other elements of a system.
(Relevant topics include mental workload,
decision-making, skilled performance,
human-computer interaction, human reliability,
work stress and training as these may relate to
human-system and Human-Computer Interaction
design.)
Cognitive ergonomics
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Organizational ergonomics is concerned with the
optimization of socio technical systems,
including their organizational structures,
policies, and processes.(Relevant topics include
communication, crew resource management, work
design, design of working times, teamwork,
participatory design, community ergonomics,
cooperative work, new work programs, virtual
organizations, telework, and quality management.
Organizational ergonomics
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Spine and Back Care
Our physiotherapists here helps to focus and
discuss on your issues. Based on that, a thorough
examination and physical assessment is done. It
includes Range of motion test, Muscle power
testing and few special tests if required. The
treatment plan is followed based on short term
goals and long term goals. Our aim at Physioway
is to help you heal with the injury and restore
the function of the joint and make you overall
fit to start your activity again with full
strength and endurance.
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ERGONOMICS
Our physiotherapists here helps to focus and
discuss on your issues. Based on that, a thorough
examination and physical assessment is done. It
includes Range of motion test, Muscle power
testing and few special tests if required. The
treatment plan is followed based on short term
goals and long term goals. Our aim at Physioway
is to help you heal with the injury and restore
the function of the joint and make you overall
fit to start your activity again with full
strength and endurance.
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Neurological Rehabilitation
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Our physiotherapists here helps to focus and
discuss on your issues. Based on that, a thorough
examination and physical assessment is done. It
includes Range of motion test, Muscle power
testing and few special tests if required. The
treatment plan is followed based on short term
goals and long term goals. Our aim at Physioway
is to help you heal with the injury and restore
the function of the joint and make you overall
fit to start your activity again with full
strength and endurance.
THANK YOU
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Best Physiotherapist Physiotherapy Clinic /
Center in DLF Phase 4,5 Gurgaon
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