Ergonomic-Working
Painlessly
While 90 percent of
all U.S. office workers now use computers, 40 percent work on their
computers ant least four hours a day. the risk of musculoskeletal
discomfort increases by using the computer as little as one hour a day
at the computer. So what exactly is ergonomics? Office
ergonomics applies science to workplace design to maximize
productivity while reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.
Despite what your mother said, sitting up straight is not good for
you. Sitting with your body at 90-degree angles is not the
healthiest way to spend a workday. If you're not comfortable at your
desk, it's because you're probably sitting and working wrong. Movement
is critical. Any fixed posture, no matter how closely it approaches
the optimal, will generate muscle fatigue.
Our bodies were designed to move. Movement is important, so are the
postures you assume while performing your daily tasks. Neutral
postures, meaning those that require minimal muscle activity to
maintain, are synonymous with health and comfort. Extreme
postures like abducted shoulders and extended wrists must always be
avoided.
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