Ergonomics Troubleshooting

Question 1

forward head posture

Answer 1

-move monitor closer
-increase monitor height so that visual field is at or slightly below the top of the monitor

Question 2

elevated shoulders/hypertonic upper trap

Answer 2

lower keyboard or increase chair height

Question 3

frequent HA

Answer 3

-move monitor closer
-take frequent rest breaks to reduce eye strain

Question 4

eye strain

Answer 4

-utilize an anti-glare screen
-move monitor closer

Question 5

carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 5

adjust keyboard and mouse to allow for neutral wrist position (overextended wrist = makes symptoms worse)

Question 6

epicondylalgia

Answer 6

-utilize a trackball mouse or touch pad
-arrange keyboard and mouse to ensure neutral wrist position

Question 7

back pain made worse with sitting/with symptoms that extend into the legs

Answer 7

utilize lumbar roll to increase lordosis (can buy lumbar pillow or roll up a towel to place in the small of the back)