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Proper sitting tips while playing games

Gaming means long hours at the computer. Self absorbent and an
obsessive hobby, incorrect habits and posture are detrimental to
health. Problems like musculoskeletal injuries, eyestrain, and
disabilities of the hands and wrist like, RSI or Repetitive
Strain Injury are common. Bad posture causes: pain, stiffness of
joints, weakness, bad circulation, as well as swelling. Ensure
that: * The desk is designed especially for computers. * While
seated, the feet are flat on the floor; arms and thighs are
parallel to the ground; back is straight; and the arms don’t
have to stretch out to reach the keyboard or mouse. * The
keyboard height is such that the elbows are parallel to the
ground and level with the keyboard. An ergonomic keyboard is
recommended. * The spine maintains its ‘S’ curve when seated, so
use an ergonomic chair and if required, a footstool. * The mouse
is placed at the same height as the keyboard. Use your whole arm
not just the wrist when operating the mouse. * Typing is done
with light fingers. The wrists should be flat and not angled to
the left or right. To avoid nerve compression the elbow must not
be angled more than 90 degrees. * The arms are raised off the
keyboard as often as possible. * Tasks are alternated so that
you are not typing or clicking the mouse continuously. Another
factor is eye strain. Extended computer use can cause: blurred
vision, focusing difficulties, as well as headaches. Reduce risk
by ensuring that: * The light source is angled from the side.
The primary light source must not shine on the face or directly
on the screen. Lighting should have a 10:3 ratio screen
characters should be 10X brighter than background and room
lights should be 3X the screen brightness. Use a shaded copy
lamp to avoid screen reflections. * Reflections and glare are
eliminated by using an antiglare screen and by tilting the
monitor slightly. * The monitor must be centered so that neither
the body nor neck is twisted when viewing the screen. * The
screen is of good quality. The text should be sharp and nor
distorted. Change the resolution to a comfortable font size. *
The monitor is a suitable distance away. * The screen is at eye
level or lower. * Brightness and contrast are reduced to
suitable levels. It is important to: * Break concentration by
looking away from the monitor at far away objects at least once
every 15-20 minutes. * Pause in between to blink your eyes
rapidly. This will lubricate the eyes and prevent dryness. *
Schedule regular eye checks. * Monitor blurred vision,
headaches, red eyes, or watering eyes. * Splash water and wash
your eyes at least 3-4 times a day. Tips: * It is advisable to
take frequent breaks, either do stretches or take a short walk
once every hour for 10-15 minutes. * Use a well ventilated room.
* Reduce emission in laser printers, photocopiers, and scanners.
Problems can be eliminated and the risk reduced by inculcating
good posture and working habits.

About the author:
Paul Wilson is the content manager for
www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com, the premier website to play
thousands of free online games including arcade games, action
games, card games, flash games, strategy games, puzzle games and
more. He also manages content for www.1888softwaredownloads.com.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 at 10:27 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Proper sitting tips while playing games

Gaming means long hours at the computer. Self absorbent and an
obsessive hobby, incorrect habits and posture are detrimental to
health. Problems like musculoskeletal injuries, eyestrain, and
disabilities of the hands and wrist like, RSI or Repetitive
Strain Injury are common. Bad posture causes: pain, stiffness of
joints, weakness, bad circulation, as well as swelling. Ensure
that: * The desk is designed especially for computers. * While
seated, the feet are flat on the floor; arms and thighs are
parallel to the ground; back is straight; and the arms don’t
have to stretch out to reach the keyboard or mouse. * The
keyboard height is such that the elbows are parallel to the
ground and level with the keyboard. An ergonomic keyboard is
recommended. * The spine maintains its ‘S’ curve when seated, so
use an ergonomic chair and if required, a footstool. * The mouse
is placed at the same height as the keyboard. Use your whole arm
not just the wrist when operating the mouse. * Typing is done
with light fingers. The wrists should be flat and not angled to
the left or right. To avoid nerve compression the elbow must not
be angled more than 90 degrees. * The arms are raised off the
keyboard as often as possible. * Tasks are alternated so that
you are not typing or clicking the mouse continuously. Another
factor is eye strain. Extended computer use can cause: blurred
vision, focusing difficulties, as well as headaches. Reduce risk
by ensuring that: * The light source is angled from the side.
The primary light source must not shine on the face or directly
on the screen. Lighting should have a 10:3 ratio screen
characters should be 10X brighter than background and room
lights should be 3X the screen brightness. Use a shaded copy
lamp to avoid screen reflections. * Reflections and glare are
eliminated by using an antiglare screen and by tilting the
monitor slightly. * The monitor must be centered so that neither
the body nor neck is twisted when viewing the screen. * The
screen is of good quality. The text should be sharp and nor
distorted. Change the resolution to a comfortable font size. *
The monitor is a suitable distance away. * The screen is at eye
level or lower. * Brightness and contrast are reduced to
suitable levels. It is important to: * Break concentration by
looking away from the monitor at far away objects at least once
every 15-20 minutes. * Pause in between to blink your eyes
rapidly. This will lubricate the eyes and prevent dryness. *
Schedule regular eye checks. * Monitor blurred vision,
headaches, red eyes, or watering eyes. * Splash water and wash
your eyes at least 3-4 times a day. Tips: * It is advisable to
take frequent breaks, either do stretches or take a short walk
once every hour for 10-15 minutes. * Use a well ventilated room.
* Reduce emission in laser printers, photocopiers, and scanners.
Problems can be eliminated and the risk reduced by inculcating
good posture and working habits.

About the author:
Paul Wilson is the content manager for
www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com, the premier website to play
thousands of free online games including arcade games, action
games, card games, flash games, strategy games, puzzle games and
more. He also manages content for www.1888softwaredownloads.com.

This entry was posted on Thursday, November 10th, 2005 at 6:58 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.