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Coronavirus: Don’t work from the couch! Ergonomics tips for your home desk

COVID-19: Don’t let working from home lead become a pain in the neck

Published: April 20, 2020 17:40 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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home office ergonomics — Working from home? Make sure your office desk is ergonomically set. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — Ensuring the ergonomics of your home office is essential for your spinal health. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — 1. Select the right spot - your home office needs to be a place where you can focus and sit comfortable, without straining your neck, wrists of back. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — Make sure that the place is also well-lit. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — The brightest source of light should be on your side. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — 2. The chair should also provide the necessary back support. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — To get the necessary lumbar support, you can get a cushion or roll up a towel. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — Adjust your chair's height to ensure your feet are able to rest flat on the floor. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — You may also need to place a foot rest to adjust the height. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — Your thighs should be parallel to the floor and knees at a right angle. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics 14 new — 3. You also need to ensure that your arms and shoulders are relaxed. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — 4. It is also advisable to use a separate keyboard and mouse if you are working on a laptop. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — 5. With long work calls, it is better to use earphones. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — 6. The monitor should be at a height where the top of the screen is at eye level. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — Tech neck: The weight of your head - normally between four to 5.5kg - exerts greater pressure when you tilt it forward. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — If your head is tilted 45 degrees, the force it exerts increases to approximately 22kg. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — 7. It is also important to rest your eyes, by following this 20-20-20 rule. Image Credit: Stock image

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home office ergonomics — 8. Don't forget to take breaks and do some stretches in between. Image Credit: Stock image

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