Posture

With a computer, the posture is how someone sits at their computer. Someone with bad posture gets sore and is less productive at the computer. Below are some tips for keeping your posture on a computer.

Computer posture suggestions

1. Have a good computer chair with vertical adjustment and a supporting backrest.
2. Keep the monitor about 20 to 30 inches away (usually around arm's length) from your face.
3. Keep the top of the monitor level with your eyes. Your eyes should always be used to look down to read. Your neck should not need to bend down or up to see the screen.
4. Keep both feet flat on the ground or footrest in front of the chair.
5. Have both the monitor and keyboard in front of you.
6. While typing, your elbows should be close to a 90-degree angle.
7. Keep hands flat and not bent upwards or downwards.
8. Do not rest your wrists on any surface.
9. Take a break or stretch every few hours or as often as possible.

Why is posture important?

The following are important reasons to focus on your posture while using the computer.

• Not keeping a proper posture can lead to pain in your back, elbow, neck, shoulder, or wrist.
• Repetitive improper posture at a computer can cause carpal tunnel that may require surgery.
• Having a proper posture can increase your typing speed.

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