Kathi Fairbend M.S. R.P.T. -- Physical Therapy and Ergonomic Consultation

EQUIPMENT THAT ENCOURAGES HEALTHY POSTURE

The correct chair supports your entire spine from the shoulders down.
When you sit, your hips should be at a 90-degree angle, with your knees a little higher than your hips. Use a slanted footstool.
A keyboard that keeps your wrists in the handshake position-not rotated 90 degrees-takes strain off your wrists, hands, and fingers.
Use a large trackball with an open palm to take strain off your shoulders as no large forward-and-backward motions are required.
Many hours in one position leads to injury. An adjustable work surface allows a varied work position throughout the day. Some examples are at The Stand-Up Desk Company.
Your head should be facing forward, not to one side or the other. A copy stand within your line of sight to your monitor reduces strain on your neck. Some examples are at VuRyte.

SIMPLE EXERCIES FOR HEALTH
Kathi Fairbend can help you design a work environment that prevents injury and pain. For information, email Kathi Fairbend, fairbendpt@aol.com

781.899.6289 fairbendpt@aol.com