- Break from keyboard/mouse work and reading /writing every 15 to 30 minutes.
- Sit back in your chair. Get out of it every half hour.
- Do not lean on your elbows, at your side.
- Stand to reach any material(s). Stand to read.
- Hold the phone. Stand to talk whenever possible. Use a headset if necessary.
- Use two hands to grip; avoid pinch grip. Use gloves to assist gripping.
- Reduce your grip on writing tools and/or the mouse. Use appropriate writing tools.
- Slow your typing pace/minimize keyboard pressure.
- Float across the keyboard, keeping wrists straight.
- Use your whole arm to move the mouse; do not deviate your wrist.
- Use keyboard commands as much as possible (i.e. avoid the mouse!).
- Spread the workload between hands (e.g. try using the mouse with nondominant hand).
- Turn to face your task (e.g. when taking notes, using the phone , lifting).
