Ergonomics Basics for Computer Users

Aching wrists? Stiff neck? Itchy eyes? Physical degeneration isn't an inevitable byproduct of daily computer use. Learn how to take care of your body and still get your coding, gaming, 3D rendering, and word processing done. This course will help you assess how you use your computer now, then teach you to improve your work habits and your workstation configuration.

1. Ergonomics and You: The Big Picture

After taking a look at the course objectives, a little history, and some physiology, you'll have some background for your personal exploration of ergonomics.

2. Sitting . . . and Sitting . . . and Sitting . . .

In this lesson, you will learn how sitting at your computer affects your neck, shoulders, back, and hips, and then learn how to achieve a healthy posture for computer work.

3. Staring at That Screen

In this lesson, you will learn how the placement of your monitor and lighting in your work environment affects your eyes and posture.

4. Repetitive Trauma Injuries and Solutions

This lesson covers several types of computer-related repetitive stress injuries, along with some strategies for avoiding or minimizing them.

5. Finding Solutions and Improving Your Computer Work Environment

In this lesson, we'll look at the answers to your assessments to come up with a plan and start making some positive lifestyle changes to keep you as healthy as possible, with a goal of alleviating and preventing computer-related repetitive stress injuries.

6. What Should I Do? Who Should I See?

This lesson gives you tips and guidelines for evaluating ergonomic products and services to make sure you get the help you need.

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