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When you use a computer frequently, whether it is for leisure or work, you risk repetitive stress injuries. Most stress injuries can be avoided easily if you are careful enough to position your body correctly and remember to spare your wrists from unnecessary strain. The first step to take is to make sure that you position your body correctly when sitting down in front of a computer. Your feet should be flat on the ground or laying on an object to keep a straight position. Fold your legs to make a 90 degree angle with your knees. With such a straight position, you should avoid annoying knee and thigh pain that many experience whenever they use a computer for a long period. Apply the same rule to your arms. Normally, your forearm and arm should form a 90 degrees angle, and your forearm should rest in a flat position. Your hands should be at the same level as your elbows; therefore the forearm should rest flatly on your chair and the surface where you put the keyboard. Also, sit in a position to keep your back straight. You are not a contortionist, so you really have to be careful about this. Do whatever you have to do to observe the above tips. This could mean adjusting the height of your chair - the good news is that lots of chairs can be adjusted. If you need a wrist rest in front of your keyboard to have the right arm position, then you should make sure to get one. In some cases, getting a better chair or better hardware could be the solution. If it is the case, do not hesitate to purchase. Mousing TipsThe most important part of using a mouse is to have the right one. If yours causes problems, shop around to see which one is best for your hand size and shape. Products such as the Microsoft IntelliMouse, Contour Design mice, and many others were designed with ergonomics in mind. If you are to switch mice, be careful not to pick a rodent that's too big for your hand. If the mouse is too big, your hand will be stuck in awkward positions. A mouse such as the Apple Pro Mouse, which ships with new Macs (and is available separately), is just great. It fits all hand sizes, and clicking is easy, since you simply push down the mouse itself. No matter what mouse you have, remember to avoid clutching it. Doing this puts your hand under unnecessary stress, making an effort that does not bring anything to your computer use. Your hand should rest on top and around the mouse, in a relaxed position. Make each click a meaningless effort. Press very lightly, do not put any intensity into the movement. You really have to avoid clutching and pushing hard. Keyboard TipsAgain, the key (pun intended) is to adopt a relaxed hand position. Make sure to put your fingers in natural positions and avoid overextension when you type or hold down multiple-key shortcuts. If your left thumb hits the Command key and your left index goes toward the O key, you are overextending. When two keys are on different ends of the keyboard, use both hands to press the keys. When you do not need to use the keyboard, it can be a good idea to put your hands elsewhere, perhaps on a wrist rest or on your thighs. Keeping your hands up all the time requires an additional effort, and you have to know your limits. If you feel pain when your hands are on the keyboard, but do not feel pain when they rest on your thighs, you can feel it yourself. General Tips
Those are only a few tips, but they can correct several bad habits. Positioning yourself correctly, using the right hardware, and knowing your limits can make the difference between feeling relentless pain or feeling as if you weren't using a computer. Recent Content on Low End Mac
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