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{ Ergonomics ANTHONY ACCETTONE

By definition, ergonomics By definition, ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. What is Ergonomics?

Posture can effect the way you can react on a daily basis. Sitting for too long in a wrong position can change the way you will process things, usually in a negative way. Staying in a fixed posture while using the computer, is overall a better choice. It is a better way of lowering the chance to get lower back pains on the daily. Posture.

Keeping the fingers well rested will maximize potential while typing on the keyboard. Having cramped fingers while typing is best followed by a short break. Keeping the fingers well rested will maximize potential while typing on the keyboard. Having cramped fingers while typing is best followed by a short break. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition in this case. Finger Placement.

Staring at a computer monitor can start to ache and give you headaches. By minimizing this, it is as simple as looking somewhere elsewhere (outside). This is to keep your eyes strong by looking at far, and short distances. Straining Eyes.

Keeping both hands healthy is important when it comes to using the mouse. Change periodically to different hands using the mouse. Clicking.

Epicondylitis is a painful inflammation that is popular in the elbows. To prevent this inflammation is to keep the elbows stretched frequently. Doing simple workouts every half hour will exercise your tendons in your elbows. Elbows.

It is very important to always keep your body healthy especially when it comes to sitting at a computer for majority of the time. Keeping your different body parts will not only feel better at the time but will feel better in the long term. Summary.

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