5 Top Tips: How to Sit Well at your Desk
7th November, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
- Look straight ahead. Don’t twist your spine or turn your head to look at a screen – have everything in front of you. Use a document holder if necessary.
- Use a back rest. Holding yourself upright can b tiring, leading to slouching. Use the back of your chair to support yourself. Include a cushion in the small of your back.
- Keep everything within reach. The more you use something, the closer it should be. You shouldn’t need to stretch for the mouse or squint to read from the monitor.
- Keep your feet on the ground. Your hips and knees should be at 90°. If you are on the short side you may like to invest in a foot rest.
- Don’t sit down! Staying still for hours on end is a bad idea. Get up, walk around and take a break.
Want more specific advice? Email or tweet me a photo of you at your desk and I’ll tell you what I think!
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Posted on: November 7, 2010
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