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Workstation Ergonomics and How to avoid Pain
Robert Gillanders PT, DPT, CES
www.ssptdc.com
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Objectives1) Discuss basic principles of workstation
egonomics.
2) Discuss adaptive equipment to enhance desk ergonomics.
3) Review anatomy of areas commonly strained with repetitive stress syndrome.
4) Discuss symptoms related to musculoskletal repetitive stress
5) Review therapeutic exercise to perform at workstation
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FULL DISCLOSURE
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Grandfather of posture?
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What letter are you?
OR
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Postural Imbalance
• Elongated muscles become weakened
• Shortened muscles become stiff
• Curves in spine become exaggerated
• Joints of spine become stiff
• Muscles and joints are asked to assume new roles which they do not do well!
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Which posture would encourage neck pain?
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Neutral Neck
Gently bring chin to adam’s apple which pulls tight stabilizing ligaments in back of neck. Back of neck elongates. Should feel like a string pulling head to ceiling
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Anatomy 101
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Review of anatomy
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Intervetebral disc pathology
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Pressure on intervertebral discs
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Basic desk set-up
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/checklist.html
Consider basic elements from the ground up……
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Basic Setup
Set-up should facilitate upright posture and maintenance of appropriate angles at elbows, hips, knees and spine.
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Monitor
Monitor Tips:
*Place monitor directly in front of you
*Place monitor arm’s length away from you
*Elevate monitor so top of screen is at eye level
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Keyboard / Mouse
Keyboard tips:
*Position directly in front of you, within reach
*Wrists should be in neutral position
* Shoulders should be relaxed and close to body
Mouse Tips:
•Keep mouse close to keyboard, within reach
•Use keyboard short-cuts to reduce extended use
•Consider alternating hand used for mouse
Consider wireless for both….
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Chair
Features to look for:
1) Wheels
2) Swivel
3) Adjustable seat height, arm rests
4) Lumbar support
5) Tilt control
ADJUSTABILITY!
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Adaptive equipment
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Headset
Allows user to keep cervical spine in neutral position.
Wide range of costs $50-200
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Pull-out tray
Allows keyboard to be brought close to user so elbow is maintained at right angle. This helps avoid pulling shoulder blades forward, rounding of shoulders.
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Environment
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Alternate positions
OSHA
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Even the best desk set-up can be flawed by your habits
• Think about your habitual tasks and movements
– How frequently you take microbreaks
– Twisting
– How you reach or squat
– How you interact with your environment including colleagues
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The
GoodThe Bad
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Signs and symptoms repetitive strain
Numbness or a burning sensation in the hand
Reduced grip strength in the hand
Swelling or stiffness in the joints
Pain in wrists, forearms, elbows, neck, or back
Reduced range of motion in the shoulder, neck, or back
Dry, itchy, or sore eyes
Blurred or double vision
Aching or tingling
Cramping
Weakness
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Exercises
Shrugs
Reaching back
Hand shaking
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Quad
stretchHug knee to opposite shoulder
Shoulder blade squeezesHamstring stretch
Warrior
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Movement is GOOD
• Brings nutrition to joints
• Enhances bloodflow
• Relieves pressure
• Allows you to change positions and postures
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Best Posture
• There is no “single” correct posture to be used throughout the workday.
• Think about a cycle of postures that one uses during the day to provide variety.
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Take Home
• MOVE
• MOVE often
• MOVE in ways the are different
• MOVE into postures that oppose gravity’s pull
• And LISTEN to your body…..
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Questions?
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Thank you…