Posture and well-being

Edited by Dr. Giovanni Chetta

Conclusion

L"ergonomics (or science of the Human Factor) has as its object the human activity in relation to the environmental, instrumental and organizational conditions in which it takes place. The aim is the adaptation of these conditions to the needs of man, in relation to his characteristics and its activities Ergonomic systems are objects, services and environments that pursue the goal of increasing well-being and quality of life, acting as ideal man-environment interfaces.

Ergonomics is becoming more and more important within a society that pushes man into postures and lifestyles that are not natural, therefore not very physiological. In its long evolution, which lasted hundreds of millions of years, from a quadruped to an excellent and discreet walker. climber, today man seems paradoxically to have reversed the direction of evolution by adopting habits of life that lead him to "curl up" more and more on himself under the weight of environmental and psychic stress.
The results obtained so far corroborate the posturological ergonomic approach even if much remains to be done and discovered. The professional collaboration between the various specialists, also trained in posturology, and the technological evolution will be the cornerstones of progress in this fascinating and multifaceted subject.

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