When you use a properly set-up workstation, you can sit at the computer in a natural (neutral), relaxed position that may help reduce your risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries:
- Spine: Ears are in line with tops of shoulders, and shoulders in line with hips.
- Shoulders: Upper arms hang relaxed and close to the body.
- Wrists: Hands are in straight lines with lower arms.
Keyboarding and pointing techniques:
- Keep your fingers relaxed while typing and using a mouse.
- Use a soft touch on the keyboard instead of pounding keys with unnecessary force.
- Grasp the mouse gently.
- Avoid holding a pen or anything else in your hands while you type or use the mouse.
- Relax your fingers and hands between bursts of typing or mousing using a flat, straight wrist posture.
Additional tips:
- Don’t rest your elbows on hard surfaces.
- Rest your eyes occasionally by focusing on distant objects (i.e., look out a window).
