Some Tips when using laptop/netbook:
Laptops should not be used on the lap. It is best to work with your laptop on a proper desk or table to minimise bad posture and the amount of strain on your neck and shoulders.
- Use a document holder if possible to reduce strains to the neck. Place it in front or next to the monitor to prevent eye and neck strain.
- Laptop Monitor
- Position the laptop in an environment away from the reflective glare of windows or surrounding light sources.
Keyboard and Mouse
- Prevent repetitive strain injury and promotes ciruclation to our wrists and fingers by lifting up the wrists so that they are slightly flexed during typing.
- Use an external keyboard and mouse in conjunction with the laptop stand. If possible adjust your keyboard, mouse or desk at the same level as the elbows so the forearms are parallel to the thighs when the feet are flat on the floor. This helps maintain blood flow in the hands and arms and decreases muscle strain and tension.
Chair
- Use a height and seat adjustable chair. Use a height and seat adjustable chair to encourage good posture. The height of the chair should be adjusted so the elbows are at the level of the desk or keyboard. Angle the seat of chair down so that the knees are lower than your hips. The seat should not extend more than 2 thirds of your thigh.
- Use a foot stool if your feet do not reach the floor. This helps avoid pressure on the back of the thigh and maintains good circulation.
Regular breaks
- Our body is poorly designed for sitting and using laptops. The amount of neck and shoulder pain are directly proportional to the amount of time we spend using them. After every 20 minutes on the laptop, we should take a break and walk around for a few minutes.
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