Ergonomic Practices for Computer Use

This video tutorial provides guidance on setting up an ergonomic workspace to prevent back pain and other discomforts. It covers proper chair positioning, keyboard and mouse placement, screen distance, and the use of laptops and phones. The tutorial emphasizes maintaining a neutral posture, using reminders to check posture, and incorporating movement into the workday to promote health and productivity.

What is the primary reason for avoiding posterior pelvic sag?

• It leads to back pain.

• It results in shoulder tension.

• It causes eye strain.

• It causes neck pain.

What should you do if the back of your knees touch the seatrest?

• Remove the armrests.

• Adjust the chair height.

• Use a footrest.

• Get a smaller chair.

How should your knees be positioned while sitting?

• Slightly extended.

• At 90 degrees, not extended or flexed.

• At 45 degrees.

• Slightly flexed.

What should you do if your feet don't reach the ground?

• Lower the chair.

• Use a footrest.

• Raise the desk.

• Cross your legs.

Where should your keyboard and mouse be placed to avoid shoulder tension?

• At a distance that keeps your elbows beside your body.

• Directly in front of the monitor.

• On a separate table.

• At arm's length.

How should your wrists be aligned to prevent RSI?

• At a 45-degree angle.

• Straight in line with your forearm.

• Bent downwards.

• Bent upwards.

What is the ideal distance for your screen to prevent eye strain?

• As far as possible.

• As close as possible.

• At arm's length.

• At fingertip distance.

Where should the top of your screen be positioned?

• Above eye level.

• Below eye level.

• At shoulder level.

• At eye level.

What should you use to elevate your laptop to the correct level?

• A stack of books.

• A pillow.

• A footrest.

• A chair.

How often should you check your posture according to the video?

• Every 30 minutes.

• Every 15 minutes.

• Every 10 minutes.

• Every 5 minutes.