Compute in Comfort Practical Simple Exercises and Techniques for Preventing Physical and Mental

Name: Compute in Comfort Practical Simple Exercises and Techniques for Preventing Physical and Mental
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ISBN: 9780133099157

ISBN-10: 0133099156

ISBN-13: 9780133099157

Edition: 1995

Authors: Paul Linden

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This is a practical book of simple, easy exercises which will teach readers how to avoid stress and injuries and use their computers comfortably. KEY TOPICS: The book starts with a general description of the nature of computer stress and then goes on to show them what they need to know about the functioning of the human body to achieve relaxed, efficient, strain-free, safe and comfortable ways of using their computers. The book examines how to choose equipment which will maintain and enhance proper body use rather than interfere with it. It also shows how to set up a workstation to enhance comfort and productivity.

Book details

List price: $18.95
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English




Your Body



The Computer Problem


Body Awareness: A New Way of Thinking About the Problem


How to Use the Book


Scope of the Book


Key Points



Body Awareness Is the Key


Body Awareness


Holism


Key Points



What Is Computer Stress?


What is Stress?


General Effects of Computer Stress


Identifying Stress


Musculoskeletal Aspects of Computer Stress


Causes of Stress in Computer Work


Maintaining Comfort Instead


Key Points



Softening Your Breathing


Key Points



Balancing Your Pelvis and Spinal Column


Key Points



Getting To The Heart of It


Key Points



Gaining Ease in Your Hands, Arms, and Shoulders


Whole Body


Your Hands and Arms


Key Points



Improving Use of Your Legs


Relaxation


Support


Key Points



Relaxing and Balancing Your Head and Neck


Key Points



Using Your Eyes Comfortably


How Your Eyes Work


Comfortable Eyes


Key Points



Good Sitting Posture


Muscle Work and Disk Pressure


Sitting Styles


Limitations of Awareness


Key Points



Five-Second Movement Breaks During Work


Key Points



Twenty-Minute Movement Sessions for Home


Key Points



Three-Minute Movement Breaks for the Office


Key Points



Your Work Environment



Making Your Desktop Workstation Comfortable


General Points


Chair


Desk


Input Devices


Monitor


Paper Documents


Resources


Key Points



Using Laptops


Using Your Laptop


Carrying your Laptop


Key Points



Standing Workstation


Standing Posture


Keyboard Placement


Writing


Monitor Height


Rest and Movement Breaks


Key Points



Changing the Company Environment


Key Points



The Beginning


Key Concepts for Computing in Comfort



Workshops and Consultations



Questions and Comments



Biography


Index