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Are you sitting comfortably?

Anna Nichols • Apr 19, 2020
Our current self isolation has us all sitting more at home.
As we are all self isolating, we will most likely be sitting a lot more than 9 hours in a day. 

Working from home for the first time with an unsuitable workstation.

To help with this situation, here are a couple of tips regarding sitting.
Are you sitting comfortably?
Upright seating is designed for activity where the person is involved in some task. For example, eating or working.

Reclined seating is designed for relaxing. Your body position will be more stretched out.
Are you sitting up straight?
Good posture is not the only consideration when sitting. You could be putting unnecessary pressure on your thighs and knees. Some seating problems occur when the following are a problem. 
    Seat is to shallow or to deep    

    Seat is to high or to low
Ergonomics helps us to design a working environment to make it more comfortable and safe for each person. Working environments don't just include activities based on earning money.

We use anthropometric design data to work out the average human body measurements. Then using this data to determine the dimensions of a chair, desk, kitchen table and the space around a workstation. But each humans individual body means adjustments are required. 

Avoid body fatigue caused by unsuitable or uncomfortable furniture.

You should avoid too many repetitive movements and don't overstretch your arms. 
For example, moving of a computer mouse or typing on a keyboard.

Any items you use regularly on your desk should be within comfortable reach. Avoid over reaching.

No ergonomic chair at home!!

Your chair needs to be set at the correct height. Use a foot rest if your feet aren't touching the floor. Your feet need to be flat to the floor.

Use a cushion if your chair is to low. Make sure to support your lower back if your seat is to deep.

Place your laptop screen at eye level and at arms length. Lift up your screen if you are finding you are bending your neck down.

Tips to decrease fatigue

Take regular breaks. 

Stand up and move during tv breaks or coffee breaks.

Walk around whilst on the phone.

Swap sitting for more active breaks. Stretching or walking up and down a set of stairs.

Set up an alternative standing position for working. Make sure your laptop is setup not to high or to low.

Stay home. Stay safe everybody.
Need help making the most of your small spaces? Identify your requirements.

Get in touch info@alnfurniture.co.uk
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