Home Office Ergonomics
A comfortable work space can help you feel your best.You may need to give your home work area a makeover…
Home workstation set up:
- arms at sides
- elbows bent to 90 degrees
- wrists straight
- hips/knees bent at 90 degrees
- feet flat on floor
- sit up straight
- top of the screen/monitor should be eye level
| For long periods of time, a desktop computer is ideal. Laptops and tablets force you to look down at the screen while working which may place excessive strain on your neck. |
Visual Breaks: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Place the monitor at a 90-degree angle from the window. Use ambient lighting with task/desktop lighting over documents.
- take breaks every 30-60 minutes
- maintain good postural alignment
- stay well hydrated
- stretch/exercise daily
If you continue having pain, you may benefit from physical or occupational therapy. For more information, please contact RCCA at info@rcca.org561.655.7266
