Erik Peper PhDDo you tuck the phone when you multi-task, such as searching the computer for information to answer a question? This habit of raising one shoulder and tilting your head in an asymmetrical position causes excessive muscle contractions and reduces...
Do you tuck the phone when you multi-task, such as searching the computer for information to answer a question? This habit of raising one shoulder and tilting your head in an asymmetrical position causes excessive muscle contractions and reduces...
When working in an office, we usually accept the ergonomic situation as it is. We often adapt our bodies to the environment and thereby create dysfunctional working postures. Decrease your risk and enhance your health when you check and then change...
Breath-holding is such a universal habit that we have everyday statements
in which we refer to this widespread habit. Yet, we have no common
statement in which we say, "And I began breathing again".
Healthy Computing: Life After Five ;"I have more energy" and "I feel a little less tired by
Healthy Computing: RIS ;Repetitive motion is only one of many components that co
Healthy Computing: Work Area ;When working in an office, we accept the ergonomic situa
Ok, so youve figured out that we really want you to take breaks. We suggested you stretch at your desk then, we suggested that you move at your desk. Now, another reward. Give yourself gentle massages at your desk. Then when you splurge and get a...
Did you practice some of the stretches we sent you last week? If not, make a commitment to yourself to do a stretch or self-massage every hour. If you spend 1 minute per hour taking these stretch breaks, it only adds up to 8 minutes per day. Think...
Do you find that you begin to ache when working at the computer? Does a
good massage sound inviting at the end of the day? When working for
extended periods we often begin to ache, especially at the end of a long
week.
