Ergonomics : Ultimate tips

Ergonomics: One of the most important and often ignored aspect of Technology. A lot of people tend to feel that the idea of an ergonomic office is somewhat newfangled and unnecessary. The truth on the other hand couldn't be more different. Studies have shown that ergonomics in terms of human and technological elements can create better harmony in an office environment. This also helps people who work sitting in a whole number of ways. 

Bad Positions

Care About the Chair

Proper posture is crucial to ergonomic success. To keep your feet on the floor, arms parallel with the desk, head up, and back straight, invest in a quality office chair, such as the budget-friendly $149.99 OfficeMax Mesh Managers Chair. If you have short legs or a tall workstation, consider pairing your chair with a footrest.

Get Rid of Glare

When ambient light hits your monitor screen, it produces a ton of eye-straining glare. To cut down on the damage, dim the overhead lights and install a desk lamp. Also, avoid positioning your screen in front of an uncovered window; instead, place your monitor perpendicular to the window and use blinds or curtains to cut down on outside light.

Perfect Your Peripherals

The battle against carpal tunnel syndrome begins with an adjustable keyboard and an ergonomically friendly mouse. Also crucial is your peripheral positioning: Place your keyboard directly in front of you at a height that keeps your forearms parallel with the floor. Your mouse should be to the left or the right of the keyboard, but no more than a few inches away.

Take Stretch Breaks

No matter how ergonomically awesome your workstation may be, your body still needs regular breaks from all that sitting, typing, staring, and mousing. Software programs like Stretch Break can issue alarms to remind you when to take a rest; it also runs through some easy exercises you can do at your desk.

Position Your Monitor

A correctly positioned monitor leads to better productivity. Make sure your display is directly in front of you, not off to one side. Raise the screen so the top edge is roughly at eye level, and then tilt the display upward so you're not craning to see the bottom of the screen. Finally, position the monitor an arm's length away from your head.

Ergonomics Exercise for Computer Users

Eyes

To the sides: Focus both eyes to your sides, together. Do so to the left and right sides alternately five times each, without turning your neck or head.

Up and down: Similarly, do so to top and bottom five times each alternately. Ensure that your head and neck are steady and are not moving while you move your eyes.

Rotation: Now, rotate your eyes as to form a circle, both eyes focusing together at each point, five times in the clockwise direction and five times in the anticlockwise direction. This type of Ergonomic Exercise can be done at your own comfortable pace.

Neck:

To the sides: Breath in, turn your neck to your right side and bring back to the normal position while you breathe out. This is done five times each to both right and left sides alternately.
Up and down: Similarly, breathe in and tilt your neck up so as to look at the roof. Now, bent down so that your chin touches your body while you breathe out. This is done alternately up and down five times each at your own pace.

Rotation: Now, rotate your neck as to form a circle while you breath normally. While you rotate, your head should be bent down first taking it to one shoulder, then bending back, now touching the other shoulder, and then coming to the initial position.

This is done five times in the clockwise direction and five times in the anticlockwise direction. Never overstrain yourself while you do this type of Ergonomic Exercises. The number of times can be reduced according to your convenience and health.