How to Sit Properly - Desk Ergonomics
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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of maintaining an ergonomic sitting posture and shares tips on how to achieve it. The optimal sitting posture is described as the neutral position, which involves aligning the spine's natural curves and keeping the shoulders in line with the ears.
Achieving Neutral Posture
- The neutral position of the spine is characterized by three natural curves in the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine, with shoulders aligned with the ears.
- Positioning legs too far forward or at a 90-degree angle can lead to imbalance and strain on the lower back muscles.
- To achieve perfect alignment, bring feet below hips to move center of mass back to vertical axis and stabilize core effortlessly.
- Supporting abdominals on desk and slightly moving legs back creates a small amount of force that stabilizes core without much effort.
- A chair based on Scandinavian ergonomic models allows movement in pelvic region while sitting, promoting comfort and posture maintenance.
Arms and Thorax Position
- Elbows beyond 90 degrees require more effort from shoulders to maintain neutral position.
- Keeping keyboard close to body forces elbows at 90 degrees, automatically aligning shoulders and thoracic spine.
Head and Neck Alignment
- Top of screen should be in line with eyes to keep head and neck in neutral position.
- If screen height is not adjustable, use books or other objects to raise it to eye level.
Conclusion
- No posture is suitable for the entire day, and our bodies are designed to move.
- A safe and stress-free position that promotes neutral posture should be maintained for most of the time.
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