A Range Of Positions - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 6330 Supplementary Manual

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A Range of Positions

Rather than working in a single posture, find
your comfort zone. Your comfort zone 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
postures is good for many parts of your body,
including your spine, joints, muscles, and
circulatory system.
Within your comfort zone, change
postures often throughout the day.
Take frequent 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
adjustments, you might find it comfortable
to switch back and forth between sitting and
standing positions.
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Different Tasks, Different Postures
Your choice of posture within your comfort
zone may vary with your task. For example,
you may find a reclined posture most
comfortable for computer tasks, and a more
upright posture more comfortable for tasks
requiring frequent reference to papers or
books.
Ordering Your Adjustments
The order in which you make various
adjustments to your body position and work
area may vary depending on the adjustability
of your furniture. For tips on how to order
your adjustments, see Chapter 5, "Ordering
Your Adjustments."
TIPS
That afternoon slump
Pay particular attention to adjusting your
posture in the afternoon when you may
tend to get fatigued.
Everything is connected
When you reposition any one part of your
body, you may need to adjust other parts
as well.
AVOID!
Don't sit in one fixed posture all day.
Avoid slouching forward.
Be sure not to lean back too far.
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