A 32-year-old member asked:
what is the best posture while typing?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. M. Jay Petruska answered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Posture: The best posture is sitting upright with your back straight. Avoid slouching or leaning forward. Try not to rest your hands or forearms on any solid surface. Take frequent breaks and try to avoid being in one position for a prolonged period of time.
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Dr. Francine Yep answered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Also ....: Eyes looking straight ahead at the screen [head not tilted up/down]. Elbows bent at 90 degrees. Wrists straight. Take breaks every 30 minutes and vary your tasks. Agree with dr. P. Good luck with keeping your body happy in our digital age. [for more info and pix, see comment].
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Dr. Francine Yep commented
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Provided original answer
more info here:
http://www.apple.com/about/ergonomics/
Jan 3, 2012
Dr. Robert Gluck answered
Hand Surgery 39 years experience
Relaxed: Do a paradigm shift. Think about yourself like an athlete i.E take care of your body. So warm up, stretch out, take breaks...All the guidelines are great but you need to fine tune what works for your body. And it needs to be comprehensive ie head to toe. So head and neck position, shoulders back but not too stiff, adjust seat height etc...And proper breathing. Best of luck.
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Curl up: The best position for pushing is what feels right to you, but generally, if you can grasp your ankles, and pull your feet to your chest, it helps.
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What is the best way to improve posture?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Practice: Practice with a friend or family member. The more you practice the more natural it becomes.
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