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.