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Proper Ergonomics At The Computer

Ergonomics at the Computer

If you are sitting at the computer all day long or even for an hour or two, you should make sure that you are comfortable. Many people that are sitting and operating their computer for periods of time and are not comfortable may be hurting their bodies and causing serious injury for years to come. If you use a computer then you should know about the correct ergonomically way to sit at your computer.

Ergonomics is about healthy positioning of your body and how to move your body without hurting it. There are a few things to take into consideration when at the computer. Where the computer screen is located, where your keyboard is located and where your feet are located.

Make sure your computer screen is at eye level and at a comfortable distance. You don't want your head to be tilted for long hours so make sure that you don't have to tilt up or down. You will also want the distance of the screen to be satisfactory. Don't put the screen too far so you are constantly squinting or too close so that the screen


hurts your eyes.

Your keyboard should be at a comfortable distance and should not be too low or too high. Make sure you are able to type for long periods of time with pain. Purchase a wrist rest for your wrists so that they are comfortable.

It is also important that you have an adjustable computer chair so that you can raise it or lower it depending on your comfort. Plus computer chairs are usually on wheels so you can get a comfortable position almost anytime.

Another important item is to make sure that your feet are comfortably touching the floor, you don't want to look like you are on a bar stool or on a child's seat, so adjust it accordingly. So for great ergonomics follow the tips above.

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