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and back pain, headaches, achy joints, • The depth of the seat should be a about degrees bent, resulting in less pressure
No Bones About It and even tendonitis (inflammation of 3”- 4” from the back of your knee. placed on the wrist
• Keep the mouse close to the keyboard
the tendons where the muscle attaches
Physio Talk! to the bone). Many of these issues can Monitors and Lighting to minimize stress placed through the
• When setting up your work station,
be alleviated and even prevented with a consider windows and attempt to shoulder
proper ergonomic set-up. minimize glare on the monitor screen. Keep Moving!
Kristen MacDonell, The following are some tips and tricks to • When looking straight ahead, your • Change your posture throughout
MScPT, HBKin setting up your office space to minimize eyes should be level with the top of the day. Consider ways to work while
additional stress placed on the body! the monitor and the monitor should be standing i.e., talking on phone or
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin, The Chair placed at an arm’s length away. standing at the kitchen counter/island.
is a local registered Physiotherapist • Use a comfortable chair that offers • Consider the 20-20-20 rule: For every • Get up and move! Take breaks every
and Owner of MacDonell Family back support, especially in the lumbar 20 mins of computer work, look 20 feet 30-60 mins. Active breaks (getting
Physiotherapy. away for 20 seconds. Blink frequently to up and moving) and passive breaks
(lower back) region. Small towels/rolls
Is Working From Home work great. lubricate your eyes. (stretching, breathing exercises) are
Giving You Pain? • Armrests should allow your arms to • If using a laptop, consider an external both important.
Talking: Ergonomics rest naturally at your sides, elbows keyboard and mouse so the monitor can As everyone’s situation is unique always
Many individuals working from home touching the pads of the armrest lightly. be positioned at the appropriate height. consult a registered health professional
to help create a management plan that’s
in “makeshift” office setups (and even • Your feet should rest comfortably on Desk/Work Surfaces effective and safe for you!
those in actual office environments) the floor when sitting back in the chair. • Desk height for typing/keyboarding
are experiencing more chronic neck Consider a footrest if needed. should be lower so that elbows are > 90 Stay Safe!
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