posture

Question 1

the ideal typing posture is such that the keyboard is

Answer 1

below your elbow height when seated, with your wrists straight and not planted on the surface of the desk

Question 2

Elbows should be in an open angle

Answer 2

(90 – 110 degrees).

Question 3

explains that a poor posture compresses your thoracic region, thus preventing the diaphragm from opening up fully.

Answer 3

American Council on Exercise

Question 4

Common Improper Typing Postures

Answer 4

1. wrist extension
   2.Closed Elbows and Shrugged Shoulders
   3.Arm Extension

Question 5

The most common problem typing posture, this occurs when your keyboard is higher than your wrists, requiring you to hyper extend your wrists to press the keys.

Answer 5

wrist extension

Question 6

This occurs when your chair is too low or the keyboard is too close to your body, resulting in closed elbows, shrugged shoulders and wrists flexion.

Answer 6

Closed Elbows and Shrugged Shoulders

Question 7

This occurs when the keyboard is too far away from you, resulting in your arms hyper extending to reach it.

Answer 7

Arm Extension

Question 8

enables you to maintain an optimal distance from your laptop screen.

Answer 8

external keyboard

Question 9

According to WebMD, your screen should be

Answer 9

25 inches or an arm’s length away.

Question 10

tendons lie parallel to each other, so the back-and-forth movement creates friction.

Answer 10

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Question 10

Common Problems Due to Poor Typing Posture

Answer 10

wrist strain
neck and shoulder pain