Maintaining Healthy Posture While Working from Home
Learn how to prevent common discomforts like neck, back, and eye strain while working from home. Discover tips on setting up a proper workspace, maintaining neutral postures, taking regular breaks, and establishing a productive routine. Stay productive and comfortable while working remotely with these ergonomic insights.
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ERGONOMICS: Working from Home How to Keep Our Bodies Healthy While We Put Our Minds to Work
SOME COMMON ISSUES AND DISCOMFORTS THAT OCCUR WHEN WORKING FROM HOME 1. Neck discomfort 2. Back discomfort 3. Forearm/wrist/hand discomfort or numbness 4. Eye strain 5. General fatigue WHAT CAN WE DO TO PREVENT THIS? Breaks Routine Workspace Posture Use a dedicated workspace Work in neutral postures Remember to take breaks Find a routine that works for you
Use a Dedicated Workspace Avoid working from the couch or bed. Use a table/desk and chair. Find a chair with back support. Raise the screen up closer to eye level using a stack of books or a sturdy box. Keep the keyboard and mouse close to your body so you don t have to excessively reach. Ensure sufficient lighting and take advantage of natural lighting if possible. Choose a location that minimizes distraction and noise. If possible, rotate between sitting and standing.
Working in Neutral Postures Working in neutral postures decreases the negative effects of prolonged sitting or standing at a desk. Avoid sustained or repeated neck rotation, flexion, and extension. Keep your arms close to body and shoulders relaxed. Keep your wrists straight - avoid bending wrists. Keep your elbows at approximate 90 degree angles. Keep your hips and knees at approximate 90 degree angles when sitting. Keep your feet planted firmly on the floor or footrest.
Remember to take breaks Taking short breaks every 20-30 minutes is shown to boost productivity. Breaks are important for your physical and mental well-being by allowing you to stretch, regain motivation, and boost creativity. Do some simple stretches during your break to loosen up your body. STRETCHING VIDEOS Yoga at Your Desk Desk Stretch Routine 4 Easy Stretches LINKS TO POSTURE STRETCHING EXAMPLES Office Exercises Posture Improvement
Find a Routine that Works for You Make a schedule and follow a routine that includes regular breaks. Start your day getting ready. Brush your teeth and change your clothes - even if they are just sweats. Work off a daily to-do list of reasonable expectations and goals. Take a real lunch break. Choose a time to stop working for the day and try to stick to it! Working from home during Coronavirus - 10 Tips Coronavirus (COVID19) requires that we work and study from home to limit the spread of the outbreak. How can you work and study from home effectively? This video provides 10 tips for things that you can do to help you be more productive and efficient while working remotely. We would love to hear from you about your own suggestions, tips, and tricks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay safe and stay tuned by subscribing to our channel on https://www.youtube.com/potentialcom For more information on the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak check out: https://onlinelearning.potential.com/coronavirus/ also, check out: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 and you can watch our youtube Coronavirus playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnOHHqU0MaD5FRAwTOTaxUnEdEvch8YrE For more productivity tips, check out our blog: https://www.potential.com/blog/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- #WorkingFromHome #Coronavirus #COVID19 #WorkFromHome #WFH #RemoteWorking #WorkingRemotely #StudyFromHome #ProductivityTips #HomeOffice #Lockdown #CronavirusUpdate #WHO #StaySafe #WorkAtHome #RealWorldEd #Potential #Potential.com #Tips
BE SAFE AND HEALTHY WHEN WORKING FROM HOME!
