A recent report from the Institute for the Future indicates that the senior workforce is once again increasing in numbers.  They state, “Especially in the United States, after decreasing for almost 30 years, the average age of retirement has stopped falling, and has even increased slightly in the last ten years.” One reason people are working longer is the trend towards more work being information-intensive and less physically strenuous.
 
However, the fact still remains that if you work for long periods of time on a computer (no matter how old you are) you can still feel the pangs of pain, in many parts of your body.      
 
With that it mind – here are some quick ergonomic tips:

• Avoid long-duration static positions (staying in the same posture) by assuming different postures during the day
  
• Discover the features and functions of your workspace and adjust for safety and comfort
  
• Use auxiliary support of limbs when necessary (arm, wrist and palm rests)
  
• Keep neck straight or slightly forward
  
• Position forearms roughly parallel to floor when working at keyboard
  
• Keep both feet flat on the floor or footrest
  
• Sit in a slightly reclined posture with thighs parallel to each other
  
• Frequently viewed objects (computer screen, source document) should be at or below the horizontal line of sight
  
• Eliminate any source of glare on the computer screen
  
• Avoid stark contrast between adjacent surfaces

  
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