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Setting up a Home Office Workstation Ergonomically In the present information age, nearly everyone has a home computer. In fact, it is estimated that over 50 percent of Facebook’s 500 million members are over the age of 50. This means that Americans are spending many hours each day at a computer, both at work and at home. Anyone spending more than an hour each day at a computer is at risk for repetitive strain injuries if steps aren’t taken to insure proper ergonomic position while working at the computer. Let’s start with sitting….ideally, one should sit with their rear all the way back against the back rest (not slouched) with feet flat on the floor, with the knees, ankles, and hips flexed at right angles. Using a chair with adjustable height and/or use of a footrest are ways to insure that the feet can rest comfortably on the floor. The wrists should be straight or raised slightly while keyboarding. Extreme bending or extending of the wrists while keyboarding can be a contributing factor for lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow. Use of a gel wrist pad can help to place the wrists in the proper position and increase comfort for extended periods of typing. These simple suggestions will help to make your computer use a more comfortable experience and reduce the risk of developing repetitive strain or posture related health problems over time. Please contact OSPTA at any office location if you have questions about your computer work area. |
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