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Arms and wrists
❖ Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in
a relaxed, neutral position while typing.
❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation.
WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may
result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands,
wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the
computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consult a
physician.
Work habits
The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary
your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your
work day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress
and improve your efficiency.
❖ Take frequent breaks to change position, stretch your muscles,
and relieve your eyes. A break of two or three minutes every
half hour is more effective than a long break after several
hours.
❖ Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods.
Intersperse such activities with other tasks.
❖ Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods
can cause eyestrain. Look away from the computer frequently
and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds.