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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Move It
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Our bodies were designed to move, not to sit for eight hours in front of a computer five days a week. The constraints our modern technologically advanced world places on our bodies produces postural problems, sedentary lifestyles, repetitive motion injuries, etc. On a daily basis I see clients who have injuries and postural dysfunctions caused or exacerbated by sitting behind a computer all day for a living.
The reality is that computers, electronic entertainment, etc, are a permanent fixture in our work and personal lives. The challenge is to learn how to manage the use of these devices and the habits or postures we create around this technology. I suggest the following to my clients on a regular basis to help moderate the impact of technology on our bodies:
-Set an alarm every 20 minutes on your work computer to stretch, get up, and/or check your posture. Check out the following link for free computer alarm software: http://www.tarsoft.com/
-Get an ergonomic screening at your work station. Many large corporations have physical therapists or other qualified professionals who will come and do a survey of your workstation and posture. They will make recommendations for adjustments to your chair/computer/phone and can select appropriate furniture and devices to meet your work and postural needs.
-Get regular exercise outside of work to help combat the lack of movement in the office.
-Embrace the everyday opportunities to MOVE…..stairs, parking away from the door, lunch time walks, etc…
Anyone else have strategies or tips you’d like to share?
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