Finding Your Comfort Zone; A Range Of Positions - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 917 Supplementary Manual

Finding Your Comfort Zone

A Range of
Rather than working in a single position, find your comfort zone. Your comfort zone
Positions is a range of positions that is generally appropriate and comfortable for your given
work situation.
Move
Sitting still for long periods can cause discomfort and muscle fatigue. Changing
posture is good for many parts of your body, including your spine, joints, muscles,
and circulatory system.
Within your comfort zone, change position frequently throughout the day. Take fre-
quent short breaks: stand up, carefully stretch, or walk around. Frequently switch to
brief tasks that require getting up, such as retrieving output from a printer, filing
paperwork, or consulting a colleague down the hall.
If your furniture offers a wide range of adjustment, you might find it comfortable to
switch back and forth between sitting and standing positions.
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Vary Your Posture
Depending on your tasks, you may find a range of seated
and standing postures that are comfortable. Within your
comfort zone, change position frequently throughout the
day.
Safety and Comfort