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Computer Workstations:good Ergonomic Working
by Leon Groom
Published on this site: August 24th, 2006 - See
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Many people work with computers regularly. Remaining in the same position
for a prolonged period of time will cause stiffness within the muscles
especially among older adults. Everyone is different; there is no correct
posture that will fit everyone. To understand the appropriate way to set
up a computer workstation, it's important to understand the concept of
'neutral body positioning'.
Neutral body positioning is a more comfortable working posture in which
a persons muscle joints are naturally aligned. Positioning ones body in
a neutral position reduces strain in the muscles and skeletal system.
This will reduce a person's risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder
(MSD).
The following are important things to remember when maintaining a
neutral body posture when you are busy at work in your computer workstation:
- A person's hands, wrists, and forearms should remain in a straight
position parallel to the floor.
- The head should remain level, or slightly bent and tilted forward.
This should be in-line with the torso.
- The shoulders should be relaxed and the upper arms should hang naturally
at the side of the body.
- The elbows should stay close to the body and slightly bent between
90-120 degrees.
- A persons feet should be completely supported by floor or footrest.
- A persons back must be supported with an appropriate lumbar support
while sitting vertical or leaning back.
- The hips and thighs should be supported by a padded seat cover and
parallel to the floor.
Apart from how well your working posture is, working or sitting still
for a prolonged period of time is not healthy.
It is recommended that a person change their working position often
throughout the course of their day in the following ways:
- Make random adjustments to your back rest or chair.
- Slightly stretch your torso, hands, fingers and arms.
- Try to avoid sitting for a prolonged time and stand up or walk around
for a couple of minutes throughout the course of the day..
These mini-exercise techniques are examples of changes in body posture
that provide neutral positioning for the body. Using proper ergonomic
routines throughout the day will not only help you feel healthier, it
will help you be more productive in whatever you do throughout the course
of the day. Whether you are at home working on a hobby, studying or at
work, using ergonomics is a healthy choice. You can log onto the Internet
to find out further information about this topic.
Leon Groom : writes about http://www.Ergo-Items.com/,
http://www.ergo-items.com/keyboards/split/ergosplit.htm
and http://www.ErgoArm.com
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