No matter what your job duties include there is always a chance of injuring yourself if those tasks are done improperly.  Dr. Hartwig is a biomechanics expert and can show you proper lifting techniques, office ergonomics and countless other injury-prevention methods to keep you safe while at work.  Most of these same principles will apply [...]

Your child’s backpack should weigh no more than 5-10 percent of his or her body weight.  Anything heavier than this will make the child lean forward to support the weight on his or her back.  The weight of the backpack should be supported by the straps on the shoulders.  Also, the backpack should never hang [...]