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Do You Have a PC Posture?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the sore-backs-and-necks dept.

prostoalex writes "PC Magazine takes a look at 'PC posture' and the problems associated with the workstyles of those who spend hours in front of the PC. They talk about proper sitting styles, the erroneous name of 'wrist rest,' monitor height and the need for periodic exercises to help alleviate potential repetitive stress injuries."

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  1. Nonesense! by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 5, Funny

    My PC is powered by an exercise bike.

    Now, if only I could stop forcing my kids to pedal whilst I sit back I might actually lose some weight.

    --
    liqbase :: faster than paper
  2. 2 articles from prostoalex spamming his scams by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting


    he must be working overtime
    as the previous article by "hdtv" domain (PLASMA-HDTV-PRICES.COM) is registered to Alex Moskalyuk aka prostoalex, along with the blog submitted on ZDnet is also Alex

    so he registers a load of domains and then pretends to be different unrelated submitters in order to hawk his scam of the week, i guess ZDnet doesnt pay that well

  3. yeah. I do :( by EnderWigginsXenocide · · Score: 5

    Are your shoulders hunched? Yes

    Your wrists arched back? Yes

    How about your neck: Is it craned forward? Yes

    Is your back aligned with your chair back? Yes. Is this bad?

    Are your feet flat on the floor? Yes. This is bad too??!!

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    Blessed are the pessimists, for they have made backups. -- 0 1 My two bits
  4. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  5. Taking breaks at work by Pink+Tinkletini · · Score: 5, Funny
    All of the experts emphasized the importance of moving around throughout the day, whether through simple stretches, programs that prompt people to take a break, or by refilling your water glass or standing to complete tasks when you can.
    To alleviate symptoms of RSI, my doctor suggested I take a few breaks to walk around during the workday, but unfortunately, my health insurance wouldn't pay for a chiropractor. That's why I took up smoking.
    --
    And now, a PSA from David Lynch.
  6. My dear old worn chair by Reverse+Gear · · Score: 5, Funny

    At my home desk computer I have on very old worn chair with where the back rest is pretty much unuseable.
    It has been with me for the last 6 years, in which I have been sitting at the computer many hours every day in this chair.
    I have often been thinking about replacing this chair and often people tell me to do so. So far I have not done this. Somehow I have an idea that this miserable chair helps me to avoid injuries.
    One obvious things about this chair is that with me not sitting comfortable I often rise and move around for a little while before getting back at the computer, one thing that the article emphasises as being a good thing.
    Another good thing is that this chair makes me change seatnig position all the time, without really thinking abuot it, the chair is not much diffrent than a stool I have a variety of ways of sitting at the chair that put the strain on diffrent places in my body.

    I think I will stick with this worn chair until it totally falls apart after which I will go look for a similar old worn chair.
    After all the countries where people sleep directly on the floor without soft mattresses like India back injuries were curiosly enough almost unknown until they started getting civilized sleeping in soft beds.