Whatever your job, you probably spend a big chunk of the day sitting, typing, and clicking. From sore wrists to stiff backs, these endless hours in front of a computer can wreak havoc on your body.

Table 1 summarizes literature about general workstation design, as well as ergonomic recommendations for equipment placement and usage. The literature reviewed comes from professional nursing ...

How many hours each day do you also use a computer at home? Approximately 60 percent of today's working population spends most of their workday sitting at a computer workstation. After 10 years of ...

Using a computer can be rewarding and fun. Unfortunately, prolonged postures, high concentration and repetitive motion can lead to physical problems. A little knowledge of ergonomics, or how people ...

Spending hours in front of a computer can seriously affect your health, especially if your workspace isn't set up to support comfort. A good monitor stand can relieve neck and back strain, improve ...

Nursing is associated with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders from patient handling, and nurses are at high risk for developing cumulative trauma disorders, which can result from computer usage.