September 30, 2009, 8:03 am
This is the conclusion to my previous post on PC use. Without further a do, here are some healthy tips for PC users to reduce or prevent stress injuries:
1. Exercise once in a while. Stand up, walk around and stretch your muscles periodically to relax your body and relieve stress.
2. Follow a good working posture. Do this all the time to prevent injuries.
3. Adjust your position and that of the monitor. Follow the correct viewing distance between the eye and monitor which is in the range of 20-40 inches (50-100 cm).
4. Make sure the keyboard is in a comfortable position. Too high or too low may damage your wrist, arm and shoulder postures.
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August 26, 2009, 8:00 am
Most of us are PC users that spend long hours in front of the monitor for one hundred and one reasons. Seeking employment online requires that you have internet connection and of course, your ever-dependable PC.
May you be a worker or a job seeker, using the PC should be done in such a way that body postures are not compromised. This may be difficult to practice all the time, but the many benefits of using the PC properly are worth the little sacrifice.
According to ergonomists, people who do a lot of “static work” like sitting in front of the PC to finish tasks tend to develop repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) over a period of time. It is therefore a must to take precautionary measures and follow some healthy tips. (to be concluded)
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