If you type for several hours a day you could be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, a repetitive-stress injury (RSI), or other ergonomic strains (forearm aches, numb or tingling fingers, and finger pain). Investing in a keyboard tray can help keep your forearms, wrists, hands, and fingers in a
There’s a new gaming chair on the market in Japan, claiming to be ergonomic and posture correcting. But is it true? Limited news released so far says the Buddy chair “helps you maintain good posture” and encourages gamers “to sit near the screen”. However, I have yet to read exactly
Neutral, relaxed positions put less strain on the body, reducing the likelihood of problems like sore wrists, neck ache, and back ache. Follow our guidelines below to adjust your PC gaming setup for better posture. Find seat height – The distance from the floor to just below your kneecap is
Laptops for work and personal use are becoming the norm. However, laptop use causes hunched backs, necks that stick out, and pain in the shoulders and arms. Try these steps to make your laptop use more ergonomic, safe, and healthy. Take frequent breaks from using your laptop. Sitting or standing
As we mentioned last year, Linus Sebastian, the face of LinusTechTips on Youtube, recently reviewed our Office Master OM5 Gaming Chair. The OM5 is so advanced that it requires no levers, knobs or manual adjustments. Whatever your position, the chair automatically adjusts while providing continuous lumbar support, and keeping you
Your chair is the most important part of your ergonomic working environment. On average, employees spend 5-6 hours daily in a sitting position, so choosing the right chair is important for your health and comfort. There are several factors to keep in mind when picking your ergonomic chair. However, today’s
According to J Paul Lee of the University of California, Davis, work-related injuries cost our economy about $192 billion annually*. There are 23,000 on-the-job injuries in the United States every single day. That’s over 8.5 million injuries annually. This is a huge burden on the economy, employers, individuals and families.
Part V – Task Lighting The fifth and final post in our series on office ergonomics: Task Lighting. Learn about ergonomic chairs, sit-stand desks, monitor arms, and keyboard trays in our past posts. Q: What is task lighting? A: Task lighting is focused lighting used in a particular area for
Part IV – Keyboard Trays Learn about Keyboard Trays in Part IV of our series on office ergonomics. Previously, we’ve looked at ergonomic chairs, sit-stand desks, and monitor arms. Q: What is a keyboard tray? A: A keyboard tray is an adjustable mechanism that holds a keyboard (and sometimes mouse).
Part III – Monitor Arms Part III of our series on Office Ergonomics examines Monitor Arms. Check out Part II on sit-stand desks and Part I on ergonomic chairs. Q: What are monitor arms? A: Monitor arms mount on desks, wall, poles, or ceilings to allow flexible positioning of a