If you use your phone often when working from home, use a headset or the speaker phone option to prevent neck strain. Plan for frequent positional changes and postural breaks to allow for muscle recovery.Use a separate keyboard, mouse and monitor, if available.Angle the laptop screen allowing for optimal viewing with your neck in as neutral alignment as possible.Monitor your hand/wrist posture and height (see the Ergonomic Workstation Education handout for proper positioning).Find a comfortable chair that supports your back.Using a separate keyboard, mouse and monitor can help combat this.įollow these recommendations when using a laptop to avoid pain and strain: The ergonomic challenge with laptops is that because the screen and keyboard are attached, using a laptop for a long time requires you to make a tradeoff between using a neutral head/neck posture and hand/wrist posture. Refer to our Ergonomic Workstation Education handout for the ideal positioning. If available, use a table or desk surface that allows you to maintain a 90-degree angle at your elbows. Set up desk space to support neutral postureĭo your best to find a chair that supports your back, and positions you with at least a 90-degree angle at your hips. Whether you work from home occasionally or exclusively, it’s worth taking a little time to set up your space in a way that allows you to be safe working from home and have a comfortable work set-up.įollow these guidelines to avoid pain and strain while working from home. By Stacie Goodrich, M.A., OTR/L, CDMS, QRC
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