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Work From Home Health Tips From Trinity Health

​Incorporate movement and good posture.

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Little tweaks can make a big difference.

Working at a computer work station all day can take a toll on the body. Repetitive activities and lack of mobility can contribute to aches, pains, and eventual injuries.

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Here are tips for your "home office" to help improve your comfort and safety:

Move around from time-to-time:

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  • Get out of your chair several times a day and move around
  • Roll your shoulders backwards
  • Stretch out your forearms and your legs

Find the right chair, these features are best:

  • Wheels (five for better mobility)
  • Can twist freely on its base
  • Adjustable height and arm rests

Adjust your keyboard and monitor:

  • The keyboard should be at a height that allows you to have your forearms slightly below a horizontal line (elbows slightly down)
  • The monitor should be directly in front of you
  • The top of the monitor should be at your eye level

Learn More about how to stay healthy while working from home!

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