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Knitting comfortably the ergonomics of handknitting

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...

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Main Author: Demers, Carson (Author)
Other Authors: Budd, Ann, 1956- (Editor), Bordhi, Cat, 1951- (Writer of supplementary textual content), Lonergan, Zoe (Photographer), Szecsi, Susan Klincsek (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA : Ergo I Publishing, [2016]
Subjects:
Knitting > Technique.
Knitting > Health aspects.
Hand exercises.
Self-care, Health.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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