How to sit properly in front of a computer
Sitting at a computer for long periods of time can take a toll on your body. By not sitting in the right position, it is easy to end up with back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and tingling in hands and fingers. This could easily turn into carpal tunnel syndrome on prolonged use. Sometimes, the pain becomes so severe and painful surgery is the only option. It is best avoided by good
1 Push your hips as they can go in the chair. Adjust the seat height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees equal to or slightly lower, your hips. Set file the chair to a 100 ° -110 ° angle tilted. Make sure your upper and lower back are supported. If necessary, use of airbags or small pillows. When your president has a feedback mechanism that actively use it to make frequent position changes. Adjust armrests so that your shoulders are relaxed, and will disappear if they are coming your way
2. Sitting next to your keyboard and so it is directly in front of your body. Make sure the keys are centered with your body
3. Adjust the keyboard height so that your shoulders are relaxed, elbows are in a position slightly open, and your wrists and hands are straight.
4. DO determining the tilt of your keyboard to suit your sitting position. Use the mechanism keyboard tray or keyboard feet, to adjust the tilt. If you sit in a forward or upright position, try to switch your keyboard away from you, but if you are slightly tilted, then a slight forward lean will help to maintain a position of the right wrist
Use wrist rests to help maintain neutral postures and pad wrist rest surfaces.The drive should be used only to rest the palms of the hands between keystrokes and not during typing. Place the pointer as close as possible to the keyboard. place it on a lightly rake or use the mouse on a bridge placed on the 10-keypad, can help to reconcile. position
6. Know that bad positioning of the screen and source documents can result in awkward postures. Adjust the monitor and source documents so that your neck is a neutral, relaxed position. center of the screen directly in front of you, above your keyboard. Align the top of the screen 2-3 "above your seated eye. If you wear bifocals, lower the monitor to a comfortable reading level.
7. Sit at least an arm's arm away from the screen and adjust the distance of your vision. reduce glare by carefully positioning the screen, you should be looking almost right, but looking down partially. Adjust curtains or blinds as needed. Adjust the vertical angle of the screen and the screen controls to minimize glare lighting Electric.
8. Position source documents directly in front of you, and use a line of copy stand-in. If space is insufficient, then place the documents on a document holder placed next to the screen. Place your phone within reach hand. Use headphones and a speaker to eliminate cradling the handset.
9. If you, like me, have a job where you always sit at a computer several hours a day, it is easy to forget that you need to move from time to time. I need remind me that all the time. I can start by sitting straight and, somehow, later in the afternoon (especially on Friday) I'm half lying on my chair. Not very good for back, neck and shoulders. Do yourself a favor and take short breaks during your work day to release some of this muscle tension.
10. Exercise your hands pushing on the back of the fingers, and using the resistance movements backword.
11. Make a minimum of fifteen representatives of each hand at least six times a day. This simple exercise will prevent you from developing carpal tunnel finger problems in the future. Believe me the problem of carpal tunnel is very painful and embarrassing.
12. Even if you do not have problems right now, you can prevent pain later in life by doing some good exercises
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An articulated keyboard tray can provide optimal positioning of input devices. However, it should take account of the mouse, allow space leg, and have a height adjustable and tilt mechanism. The tray should not push you too far away from other work materials such your phone
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If you do not have a fully adjustable keyboard tray, you may need to adjust the height your workstation and your chair height or use a cushion for a comfortable position. Remember to use a footrest if your feet hang.
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Take short stretch breaks every 1-2 minutes 20-30 minutes. After each hour of work, take a break or change tasks for at least 5-10 minutes. Always try to get away from your computer during lunch breaks.
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Avoid eye fatigue by resting and refocusing your eyes periodically. Eyes off the screen and focus on something far away. Rest your eyes by covering them with your palms for 10-15 seconds. Use correct posture when working. Move as much as possible.
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Avoid using too wide wrist rests, wrist rests that are higher or the spacebar on your keyboard.
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Other techniques to reduce glare include the use of reflective glass optical filters, light filters, or secondary task lights
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If your wrist hurts frequently when typing try the Dvorak keyboard (American Simplified Keyboard) installation.
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