Tips at your Computer

Keyboard Height

Sit with relaxed shoulders in an upright posture.  Adjust your seat height until your elbows and knees are bent at 90-degrees, and your feet rest on the floor.  You may also move your keyboard, the height of your desk, and/or use a footrest to achieve this position.  When possible, you may try using an exercise ball (stability or Swiss ball) as an ergonomically-sound replacement for your chair.

Footrest

Adjustable footrests are ideal.  An adjustable height Wobble Board is a good alternation, because the dynamic movement means that your legs and feet will not get tired of being in the same position for hours.  You can also stand on a Wobble Board when talking on the phone.  This is a great opportunity to enhance your balance and proprioception.

John Li, Massage Therapist