Manufacturing industries, with diverse fastening applications from the motor vehicle industry to appliances and aerospace to white goods, rely on assembly tools such as air-powered screwdrivers, nut ...

Drop into any hardware store or home improvement center, and you’re likely to find aisles full of tools labeled “ergonomic.” But what exactly does that mean? Ergonomics is the science of designing and ...

Gardeners with painful disabilities needn’t have such a tough row to hoe. Nearly one in five U.S. adults — some 46 million people — has arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Construction and renovations done around the house can be quite time-consuming and physically taxing. Fortunately, thanks to advancements in technology, you now have a slew of different power tools ...

The goal of a well-designed assessment tool is to take the information that has been gained through research on the causes and impact of strain on the human system, and organize questions, ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — This week’s home improvement tip is for our fellow gardeners! If you love gardening but struggle with pain ergonomic tools could be a game changer. Designed to relieve stress on ...

“Ergonomic tools are designed around the gardener. They can significantly reduce discomfort and fatigue and reduce injuries,” said Paula Kramer, Ph.D., chair and professor of occupational therapy at ...

Hand injuries are a common side effect of certain occupations and hobbies. Tennis elbow or wrist and even carpal tunnel syndrome are well-recognized injuries. But ergonomic tools can help alleviate ...