| As incredible as it may seem, the computer at | | | | proper way to sit, stand, or walk, and always |
| home is guilty for many of the injuries you or | | | | remember to make adjustments to avoid weird |
| your loved ones may suffer there. One would | | | | and damaging postures like slouching, reaching, |
| think poisoning by chemicals, falls, cuts, eye | | | | bending, or twisting. |
| injuries, and even fatalities, are more common, | | | | 2. Proper seat support is fundamental |
| however, even though these things happen, the | | | | Always ensure your back is well supported when |
| most common cause of injury is related to using | | | | working at the computer. Get a good ergonomic |
| the computer too much. If this is not a big | | | | chair and train yourself to be aware of your |
| enough surprise, the cost and damaging nature of | | | | posture while sitting. |
| this type of injuries may astound you. They can | | | | 3. Think of laptops as the big ergonomic enemy |
| literally ruin a person's life and finances. | | | | In order to avoid unhealthy postures, the |
| Injuries by computer use range from cumulative | | | | keyboard and the monitor must be separated. |
| trauma disorders, to repetitive motion injuries, to | | | | Try to have a desktop computer at home |
| musculoskeletal disorders. They develop slowly | | | | besides the laptop you go to work with. |
| inside the person no matter the age, race, | | | | 4. Be the boss |
| gender, or condition. What truly matters is what | | | | You should have the last word at home as to |
| people do at home. | | | | how long your kids can play videogames and |
| With this said, it is clear how good ergonomics is | | | | watch TV. Teach them to take breaks every half |
| crucial in every home. Its practice will vary | | | | hour, force them if necessary, and do the same |
| depending on the person, if it is a child or an adult, | | | | for yourself. |
| a young person or a grandpa; nevertheless, there | | | | 5. Learn to adjust your equipment |
| are several tips that will work for everyone, no | | | | This is even more important if several people use |
| matter the case: | | | | the same workstation and computer. In this case, |
| 1. Posture | | | | it is better if you purchase footrests, an |
| Good ergonomics is all about posture. No matter | | | | adjustable chair, and keyboard trays, so that |
| the activity, you should always think about the | | | | everything is a fit for everyone. |