Ergonomics!!!!

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#1

I’ve long been an advocate of attaining the best ergonomics I can when working…This single factor can determine how long as an electrologist we can work, before it gets to the point that neck shoulder and back pain mean we cant work effectively longer I’d like to do everything I can to improve things.

I’ll be blunt, I’m looking for suggestions! Next week I will be making my way to Dectro and a couple other stops ( along with my partner) in the interest of bettering the way in which we work.I’d love to hear from anyone who has suggestions on improving ergonomics . A couple things relevant to our office and the way in which we work:

I currently use a circle magnifying lamp, my partner uses loops.I am in process of obtaining a zeiss microscope on rolling stand for us to work with.

The space we work in is small. In fact we are not so sure we will be able to work side by side without moving our offices however this is a goal. A solution that takes up less floor space for a treatment table would be beneficial. For this reason we are looking at treatment chairs.We both currently have flat hydraulic tables.

We’ve looked at some aesthetics stools that include armrests for while working.

I’d be happy to hear of any tips and tricks anyone might have in regards to working positions and equipment that anyone has found beneficial. It’s a busy practise with very few gaps between clients and keeping the ergonomics as best we can, will make a big difference in how successful the practise is. I’d welcome any tips regarding positioning and equipment anyone has to offer.

Seana

#2

Buy a good stool. Get optics that work for you (I use different things for different areas). You want something your client can be comfortable having work done on them in too, especially if you do long appointments like me (I’m just about to start a 4 hour appointment in a moment and my client needs to be comfortable for the entirety too).

If the office might be too cramped, it is too cramped. look for a bigger place.

#3

Seana, I’ve thought about doing a video on how to make your own electrolysis table.

I would have to disassemble mine and then show how you can make one (I made mine). Ideally, you would get a used dental table base with a strong “worm-drive” (they last forever).

This way you can adjust the table up and down. The table top needs to be thin as well, and you need to be able to get your legs under the table … from all positions.

For me, I like to basically drop the client into my “lap.” The fatigue sets in if you have to stretch your body to reach over the client. (A dental base can also allow you to mount all your instruments, machine and lamp on a single pole … a very nice feature.

There are tons of “dental exchange” warehouses … we have several in the Los Angeles area. That’s where you get the dental base and then start building up from that design.

#4

Seana, it would seem like such a simple thing but like Micheal said a plinth you can get your legs under is a must. I love the idea of all these fancy tables that go up and down at the press of a button, however if your going to be doing a lot of body work you need to be able to put both your legs under the table as if your working at a desk. I got mine especially made in Australia to my working height and it’s is like a wide padded table, i have my stool on wheels so I can scoot around to work on different areas. I use loopes and have LED lighting on a free stand which is easily moved. Test out several tables to see what suits you best.

#5

Do a search on the forum as we had the same discussion few years back. There was a lot of input and if I remember correctly, some electrologists were not happy with quality of Dectro’s treatment tables.

Wider range height adjustment on the table and long working range from the magnification tool is probably the most important factors to comfort for electrologists. Look into saddle stools which claim to keep your back straight. I sat in one and comfort was impressive, not a gimmick that I thought it would be.