MEC 1281 - Effective Communication

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (2014) - Lower Back Pain Fact Sheet. Retrieved and adapted from  https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/low-back-pain-fact-sheet   This report focuses on comprehensive information regarding lower back pain. Providing a clear explanation of the causes, risk factors, and prevention. Results from a survey showed that the number of adults who indicated experiencing lower back pain was a quarter in the past 3 months, and nearly 80% of adults have encountered lower back pain in their lives. Lower back pain appears without warning, due to an incident, lifting heavy objects or developed over time. Having an inactive way of living can also lead to lower back pain, especially when you get into a rigorous workout without proper conditioning. One risk factor that increases the risk of lower back injury is age. Lower back pain happens more often with rising age and it usually shows up between ...

Background: Laundry baskets are a common household item used daily by people around the world. Doing laundry is a daily chore and almost everyone has done it at least once in their lives. Ng and Fadhilah (2018) stated that the number of elderly living alone in Singapore aged 65 and above is about “47,000” in 2016 and the numbers are estimated to increase to “83,000” by 2030. A group of users who may develop lower back problems due to the current designs of the laundry baskets is the elderly. In the case of the United States of America, about 80 percent of adults will encounter lower back strain in their lives and one of the risk factors is advancing age (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 2019). To avoid lower back strain, a proper technique of lifting must be followed. According to Goins (2010), the proper technique for lifting heavy loads is for the users to bend their knees while keeping a straight back, lift the load by engaging their core instead o...

In the article "Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?", Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which deliver "Real-time stride analysis". The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also "help runners avoid repetitive injuries" by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time" via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes.  Though I agree that the functions of smart running shoes can improve runners' performance, I...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes.  Though I agree that the functions of smart running shoes can improve runners' performance, I do not believe it is the best m...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. Though I agree that the functions of smart running shoes can improve runners' performance, I don't believe its the best met...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. Though I agree that the functions of smart running shoes can improve runners' performance, I don't believe its the b...

In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”, the responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smart watches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant will prompt the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Last but not least, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions did not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes.