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Ergonomics

What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomics

which is the study of the physical relationship between people and their tools—such as computers— addresses these issues.

People recognize the importance of having ergonomically correct computer furniture

Ergonomically correct

means that a tool or a workplace is designed to work properly with the human body, and
thus reduces the risk of strain and injuries.

an injury of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by

Caused by continuous misuse of the body in ways it was not designed to work

Many professions suffer from RSI

Carpal tunnel is a passage way in the wrist through which nerves pass

Holds nerves and tendons

Prolonged keyboarding swells tendons

Median nerve is compressed at wrist

Resulting in numbness or pain or the inability to use the hands

victims can miss weeks or months of work.

In extreme cases, surgery is required.

To avoid RSIs set the workspace in an ergonomically friendly way

Choose comfortable office furniture

Office chair should:

The desk should

hold your keyboard and mouse at the proper height,
your hands are at the same height as your elbows (or a few inches lower) when you hold them over the keyboard.