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- Home office ergonomics tips - Mayo Clinic News Network
Ergonomics is the way you fit to your workspace Proper office ergonomics, including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture, can help you and your joints stay comfortable when working With so many people working from home because of COVID-19, it's important to have proper ergonomics in the workspace Watch as Dr […]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for Transitioning to a Standing Desk
In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen talks with a wellness exercise specialist from the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program about some things to consider before you ditch your desk chair Watch the Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast quality video is available in the downloads (TRT: 1:02) Download the script
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Avoiding pain while working at a desk
Talk to your employer, as well, to see if additional items can be provided to assist you, if necessary, such as a standing workstation or a sit-stand desk The latter setup allows you to raise and lower the height of your computer and peripherals Consider these best practices Also consider these best practices to support good health and posture:
- Mayo Clinic study finds active workstations may improve cognitive . . .
ROCHESTER, Minn — A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance
- Expert alert: What is a healthy posture and how to maintain it
Nonetheless, having good office ergonomic habits can keep your muscles and ligaments healthy Here are some tips on ergonomics at the office Ensure your keyboard is at elbow height, so your hands can rest on the desk Place your computer at eye level Place laptops on platforms for them to be at eye level
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Active work stations because sitting all day is . . .
An active workstation is essentially a desk where you are not sitting This can mean a standing desk or one where you move around, such as biking, walking or using a step machine An active workstation has many benefits The main benefit is that it allows the user to be productive while burning calories at the same time
- Tech neck is a pain in more than just the neck
The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10-12 pounds But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?"
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Recovery after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Three months ago, I had surgery on my left wrist to treat carpal tunnel syndrome Since then, I am in much more pain than before surgery, and two of my fingers are completely numb I cannot even button a button, and tying my shoes is a chore What would cause the pain […]
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