https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn Your Posture Whilst Using a Desktop Or Laptop. en-us 2016-04-27 06:19:37 UTC 2023-12-07 11:55:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/111297340/07de286da1d04445106e8e807beee61da47374fb/0453d25d2387352869d007a9f7150fcc.jpg thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108390516 Always keep your feet flat on the floor. If you can't, place phone books, three ring binders, or blocks of wood on the floor and rest your feet on them.]]> 2016-04-29 02:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108390516 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108391698 Keep your keyboard within reach. If you can, use an adjustable keyboard tray. Also try to place something soft under your wrists, such as a towel, a soft jacket or a pot holder.]]> 2016-04-29 02:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108391698 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108391855 2016-04-29 02:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108391855 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108391893 2016-04-29 02:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/108391893 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109143187 Always support your lower back. Use an adjustable chair with lumbar support & make sure that your chair has a soft back in order to provide more comfort. If your chair does not have a soft back, use a foam-core pillow, a soft jacket, or just a regular pillow from home to provide comfort.]]> 2016-05-04 06:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109143187 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109145458 Attach an external keyboard & pointing device in order to allow for additional movement & control.]]> 2016-05-04 06:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109145458 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109148191 Make sure that you're screen is kept clean & dust free as dust can make it more difficult to read.]]> 2016-05-04 07:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109148191 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109547435 Position the screen at a right angle to windows & sources of light. This will help to reduce glare & reduce eyestrain.]]> 2016-05-06 01:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109547435 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109547893 2016-05-06 02:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109547893 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109547943 Your desk should be adjusted so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor. If your desk is not adjustable, adjust your chair until your lower arms are parallel to the floor, then place something on the floor to support your feet, as discussed in the 'Feet Position' section.]]> 2016-05-06 02:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109547943 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109548468 The top of the monitor should be at eye level & at the right distance so you can see it clearly, usually within an arm's length.]]> 2016-05-06 02:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109548468 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109548793 Place your keyboard in a position that allows you have arms horizontally & your wrists straight. If your elbows stick out, check your desk's height. Make sure your keyboard slopes at about five degrees]]> 2016-05-06 02:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109548793 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109549198 An example of incorrect posture.]]> 2016-05-06 02:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109549198 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109549686 Position your monitor, keyboard, & chair in a straight line. Adjust your brightness & contrast levels until you get to a comfortable level. Keep any written work near the monitor screen.]]> 2016-05-06 02:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109549686 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109550084 If you use your laptop frequently, try and set your work-space up more like a desktop work-space with a desk, keyboard tray & the aforementioned external devices.]]> 2016-05-06 02:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109550084 thomas_burn https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109551838 2016-05-06 02:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_burn/2016_thomas_burn/wish/109551838