Ergonomically Correct Office Space
Our Guide to Ergonomic Correctness
What is RSI?
Repetitive Strain Injury Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Weakness in the hands or forearms
- Tingling, numbness, loss of sensation
- Heaviness
- Clumsiness
- Lack of control or coordination
- Hypersensitivity
What are ergonomics?
Ergonomics Tips
- Keep flat feet
- Knees should be directly over feet and bent at right angles
- Lower back resting lightly on chair
- Shoulders and arms are relaxed, at side
- Neck is arched in, relaxed, supported by spine
- Head is balanced on spine
- Lighting should only be where it is needed
Office Exercises
When working for a long time, you should change your activities and tasks around 10-15 mins per hour. Here are some simple exercises to help you feel better!
- Chin tuck
- Neck side bends
- Chest stretches
- Wrist flexing
- Neck rotations
- Neck forwards bands
- Wrist extensions
- Finger stretches
Ergonomics doesn't only matter in the work place. This video shows ergonomics at home as well as in the workplace.
Works Cited
Numb Hands and Carpal Tunnel There Is a Solution. Digital image. The Carpal Solution. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 May 2016. <http://www.mycarpaltunnel.com/repetitive-strain-injury-rsi-stress-carpal-tunnel-syndrome.shtml>.
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Correct Sitting Posture. Digital image. The Comfortable Seat. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 May 2016. <http://www.the-comfortable-seat.com/ergonomics/>.
Red to Green Sitting Figures. Digital image. Mindful Alexander Technique. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 May 2016. <http://www.mindfulat.com/prevent-sitting-disease/>.