Ergonomics Webinar Series
The Ergonomics webinar series is made up of 3 webinars of an hour each.
In each webinar there will be an opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback from other therapists. Sharing how we approach Ergonomic challenges is beneficial for our well-being within our practice as Reflexologists.
Each webinar builds on the one preceding it, but you are most welcome to participate in the one that interests you.
The dates are listed under the description of each webinar.
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Missed the webinars?
You can view the webinar of your choice or the entire webinar series as an online home study.
Register below to access the home study.
What to expect.
Cost: $25 ea or $70 for the series (3 webinars)
In each webinar there will be an opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback from other therapists. Sharing how we approach Ergonomic challenges is beneficial for our well-being within our practice as Reflexologists.
Each webinar builds on the one preceding it, but you are most welcome to participate in the one that interests you.
The dates are listed under the description of each webinar.
Read Reviews from past attendees.
Missed the webinars?
You can view the webinar of your choice or the entire webinar series as an online home study.
Register below to access the home study.
What to expect.
- The home study includes an online powerpoint presentation, narrated by Lesley Baartman.
- A comments section for you to ask questions.
- Prompt reply and support to your comments or questions
- A handout e-mailed to you for each Webinar
- A Certificate of Completion.
Cost: $25 ea or $70 for the series (3 webinars)
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What is Reflexology Ergonomics?
Working with your hands a good part of the day puts strain on muscles and joints, good ergonomics is vital to minimize repetitive stress injuries. Some posture habits while we work and therapy techniques may be contributing to neck strain, shoulder and arm pain, backache, sore wrists and hands. There are ways to practice Reflexology to minimize repetitive stress injuries without compromising the effectiveness of your therapy. This webinar series looks at the most effective seated working position to maintain neutral posture for Reflexology; then focuses on Reflexology techniques and recommendations to support good posture and minimize repetitive stress. Please contact me if you have any questions about this webinar. |
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Webinar 1: Introduction to Reflexology Ergonomics
This webinar details the main aspects of Reflexology Ergonomics. This includes causes of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) and work related emotional & mental stress (WEMS). We discuss Ergonomic principles & objectives to minimize or prevent these work related stresses. This first webinar in the Reflexology Ergonomics Webinar series focuses on Posture. We discuss therapy techniques and how to choose of chair for an effective seated working position to maintain neutral posture for Reflexology. Please register to gain access to view Webinar 1 |
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Webinar 2: Repetitive Motion and Force
The second webinar is the Reflexology Ergonomics Webinar series, focuses on Repetitive motion and Force. These aspects cause WMSD by places undue stress on joints. The webinar looks at common disorders such as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Trigger finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and DeQuervain's tenosynovitis. The webinar focuses on therapy techniques to minimize repetitive stress injuries and rehabilitation ideas. Date: February 18th at 1pm (MST) |
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Webinar 3: Self-care
The third webinar in the Reflexology Ergonomics Webinar series discusses self-care considerations such as Ergonomic Troubleshooting, Ergonomic self-care exercises, self-care kits and emotional Intelligence for the therapist. Date: February 27th at 6pm (MST) |
Thank you so much Lesley! You're very knowledgeable about the impact of these Reflexologist "bad habits", what their impact is, and how to prevent and treat them. I really appreciate this.