Grocery Ergonomics

Pain prohibits grocery product arrangement

Problem

Forward lean prohibited for product sorting and arrangement due to degenerative disk disease and hip arthritis severe pain.

Issue

Different stores and different product areas attended. Modification required portability and adaptability to different and varied product displays.

Solution

Specialized support developed to control back posture and hip loading to enable forward lean and extended reach without triggering severe pain.

Result

Portable knee rest provided support and stabilization for leg and hip enabling controlled forward bend and minimizing pain. Full-time return-to-work at retail grocery store chain.

Support at leg for leaning posture