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Using your Computer Comfortably
Posture
Sit with your back relaxed, and your hips and knees at an approximate 90-degree angle to your chair's seat.
If necessary, adjust your chair so that your thighs are roughly parallel to the floor, and your feet are flat. If
your feet cannot reach the floor, please use a footrest.
Typing
As you type, allow your hands to "float" over the keyboard. Do not bend your wrists.
Using the Mouse
Move your entire arm instead of bending your wrist. Be sure that the position of the mouse allows easy
movement.
Take a Break
If you work for hours at a time, take regular rest breaks. Get up from your chair, stretch, and limber up your
wrists with simple exercise. If possible, vary your
tasks during the day so that you do not sit in one position for several hours.
Some disorders of the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders, legs and back may be associated
with or aggravated by certain repetitive actions.
To reduce your risk of developing these disorders, type with your wrists straight and your hands
and wrists floating above the keyboard and avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges. If you
experience periods of pain, tingling, numbness or other discomfort, please contact your doctor.
Useful Accessories
Here are some accessories which can help you work more comfortably.
Keyboard drawer
– If your desktop is too high to allow comfortable typing, a keyboard drawer can help, by
letting you position your keyboard at a level below the desk surface. Many drawers are wide enough to hold
both your keyboard and mouse.
Wrist rest
– These padded strips sit in front of your keyboard and mouse pad, and support your wrists and
arms.
Mouse pad
– If you are using a mouse, place a mouse pad under it. The pad provides the proper surface
necessary to use your mouse effectively.
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