Beat The Cubicle Blues
Article contributed by:
Raffles Medical Group
Poor office lighting
or bright lights will
cause eyestrain and
headaches
Reduce the intensity of
overhead lighting;
ensure that the office
has adequate lighting
and use a desk lamp for
paper work.
Poor positioning of the
computer monitor and
keyboard can result in
neck, shoulder and wrist
aches, eyestrain and
blurred vision
Position the top of
monitor at or below eye
level, with the screen
at least 40cm away from
the eyes. Sit in
line with the keyboard,
which should be placed
directly in front of the
monitor.
Cramped legs and poor
circulation
Some cubicles are too
cramped and do not
provide the necessary
space to put your legs
in a comfortable
position. Awkward
leg positions will
result in cramps and
poor circulation of the
legs. Ensure that
you have comfortable leg
room below your desk and
avoid storing items by
the feet.
Long hours of sitting at
the desk can lead to a
bad posture and back,
neck and shoulder aches
Take regular breaks and
do some stretching
exercises every hour.
Use the backrest on the
chair and relax your
shoulders. Raise
the chair seat to ensure
90 degrees flexion or
more at hip and knee.
Rest both your feet
evenly on the floor.
Keep your head and neck
in an upright position
even when you are using
the telephone.
Poor placements of
accessories at your desk
can also cause
unnecessary neck and
shoulder aches
Place the mouse at the
side of the keyboard so
that you can reach it
comfortably, and use a
wrist pad to avoid
repetitive strain
injuries.
Eyestrains and stiff
joints can happen if you
sit without moving for
hours at a go
Take regular breaks from
your work, for two to
three minutes every half
hour and 10 to 15
minutes every two hours.
Look out a window or a
distant object to relax
the eyes. Do
simple stretching
exercises to relax the
whole body.
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Article contributed by:
Raffles Medical Group
Dated: May 2011
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