Working in front of a computer all day is hard work. Here are tips to help decrease body fatigue and strain.
Ergo tips: sit stand and lap top
A six minute video with tips on how to set up your workstation from home and some stretches.
For every hour you sit-try to stand an hour. Once your body gets used to this you could stand 3:1 ratio of standing to sitting.
Try to do the six " head to toe" stretches every day(these would be in the video) neck, chest, wrist, lowback/gluteus, hamstrings and hip flexors.
Move from your work station every 30-60 minutes for a minute or two. Give your eyes, neck and wrists a break.
Zoom meetings. Why are they so tiring?! Try standing. You could also turn your video off and still listen and stretch a little!
Monitor at eye height, elbows at 90 degree and forearms rested, feet flat on the ground, dual monitor close together with a slight angle.
Be creative with books and boxes to get the right height for your monitor and key board.
Be careful of cords and area rugs when going from a seated to standing position.
Susan Deschenes, Physical Education Instructor/SVC Ergonomic Specialist; susan.deschenes@skagit.edu