Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities -Wikipeida
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How do you remember to sit up straight?
I spent some time thinking about this recently. It's kind of frustrating. It seems that most of the advice out there on posture is about why sitting up straight is good for you. There are also all ...
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Does anyone have any recommendations for an alternative workstation ergonomic setup
My job means I have to sit at my computer all day, 7 hours a day, 5 days a week, 46 weeks a year. That’s 1610 hours a year and 1/3 of my whole day (given that I also sleep about 8 hours so am not ...
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Solutions for working with pen/paper while using a computer at the same desk
I do my work at a desk with computer monitors, a mouse, a keyboard, and a notepad and pen. The problem is that if I want to stay facing the monitors and have my keyboard, mouse and notebook at hand, ...
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Do ergonomic keyboards/mice provide significant productivity improvement over “average” counterparts?
There's not much to add to the title of the question...
I'd like to know if there's been any studies done on ergonomic keyboards and mice, and their effect on productivity. This might help me and ...
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How to prevent neck and shoulder stress without leading to reduced blood flow and nerve compression on elbow and forearm due to armrest use?
I've read lots of conflicting advice from reputable sources and personal accounts and I can't make up my mind. If you leave your forearms unsupported you'll developed neck and shoulder problems, and ...
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How do I concentrate, feel comfortable and be productive?
I've recently been using my computer while laying down on my bed with a monitor arm extending my monitor in front of me from the side of the bed.
My keyboard and mouse are wireless, and I can use ...
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Recommendation for Portable Stand-up height desk?
Recommendation for Portable Stand-up height desk? One that folds up.
I enjoy working while standing up but I can't find a portable stand up desk. I want one I could fold up quickly and put in my car ...
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Does a Trackball make you more productive?
Does using trackballs instead of mice makes you more productive?
Are there any scientific studies on this subject?
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Can a good comfortable chair increase work hours and productivity?
Can a good comfortable chair increase work hours and productivity?
Would it be good to invest in a very good chair?
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Can reading electronic displays be made more comfortable?
We all have to handle large amounts of information on a daily basis, but some of us find it hard to focus on the information displayed on electronic devices. It's easy to read through tens of pages in ...
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Are chair neck supports good?
Some ergonomic chairs feature a neck support. On the one hand, I believe that this would help relieving the neck pain I'm currently suffering; on the other, I suspect that they could be actually ...
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Is “Foot Rest” a good complement of ergonomics chair? [closed]
According to some web site, a foot rest can
Promotes good seated posture and blood circulation
I am not sure how important is it, since I already got a decent ergonomics chair, not sure if buying ...
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Do gaming peripherals (mice & keyboards) increase productivity of general computer tasks?
I've been thinking of upgrading my input devices and I'm not sure whether buying the more expensive "gaming" devices with programmable keys justifies the investment. I'm looking in particular at ...
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What are some good graphics tablets for writing math or physics equations?
Most important criteria: that the stylus is not too thick (and that the writing pad can record things from a thin stylus). Superscripts and subscripts are impossible with most current styluses
I'd ...
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How do I lock the Lorrell 86000 Series Executive Mesh Back Chair in place when I lean all the way back and basically turn it into a recumbent chair? [closed]
The user manual doesn't really provide any instructions, and the website isn't very helpful either.
The product website is here - it's a lot cheaper on a lot of other places on the Internet, like ...
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Is reclining my neck bad for my neck?
As in, having a neck posture of slightly over 90 degrees?
For the lower back, it seems that a 135 degree sitting posture is optimal.
And we definitely do know that a neck posture of less than 90 ...
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How do I prevent my textbook's pages from “falling down” when I put the book on a bookstand?
Could the "drooping" of the pages eventually damage the textbook?
I put it on a bookstand as I have neck pain, and it's much easier on my neck to read it straight up.
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What is the optimal sitting position for preventing both lower back pain and neck pain?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15939377/ns/health-health_care/t/ease-back-pain-dont-sit-straight/#.TpUf3fIUGf4 says that a 135 degree sitting position is optimal.
When strain is placed on the spine, ...
