Summary
Modern knitters are faced with greater risk of musculoskeletal injury than knitters of a generation ago. This book explores risk factors that impact knitters' productivity, efficiency, and safety. Strategies for reducing risk of injury including early intervention and prevention are discussed. Metho... Full description
- Introduction: The ergonomics of handknitting
- Ergonomic basics
- The fibers that make the fabric
- Anatomic vulnerability
- Posture
- Contact stress
- Forceful exertion
- Repetition
- Bad vibes
- The ergonomics of our tools
- Early intervention
- Self care
- At your computer
- Taking the next step.