[MACEP] laptops and ergonomics

[JeanineDuBois]

Nice gizmo!

Hey! I have this plastic cookbook holder that is a pretty good wedge  
shape. If I can just add a lip to it to keep my laptop from sliding, it  
may work! Then I don't have to mess with a keyboard and mouse. I'm  
using it quite carefully (a little precariously) right now, and the  
angle is so much better for my eyes! It raises the screen about 3  
inches.

I have a pretty good "rest" for wrists built into my home laptop.

Thanks to everyone for such helpful input.

--Jeanine DuBois

On Monday, February 27, 2006, at 10:18  AM, Heidi Dahlin wrote:

> Our safety guy, working with maintenance, developed a laptop stand  
> that all us
> mobile users are required to use. It works like a charm when coupled  
> with an
> attached keyboard and mouse on a keyboard return. I have attached a  
> photo. If you
> want specifics to build your own, I can send you the details.
>
>
> Heidi Dahlin
> Instructional Technology Specialist
> Tigard-Tualatin School District
> hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
> (503) 431-4055 (office)
> (503) 866-7085 (cell)
>
> "Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive  
> safely, in a pretty
> and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line broadside,  
> thoroughly used
> up, worn out, leaking oil and yelling WOO HOO!"
>
> --
> On Sun, February 26, 2006 11:27 am, JeanineDuBois said:
>> Definitely something I need to put constant attention into. I
>> considered that I might need a separate monitor. Am trying other
>> solutions first.
>>
>> Sure appreciate your specific and wise advice.
>>
>> --Jenaine
>>
>> On Sunday, February 26, 2006, at 10:39  AM, Mike Ely wrote:
>>
>>> JeanineDuBois wrote:
>>>> Hi again, folks!
>>>> I'm wondering if anyone is having neck and back issues with using a
>>>> laptop at a desk setting. Other than me, that is. When my hands and
>>>> arms are at the right height and angle, I have my head bent down all
>>>> the time. It's becoming a painful problem. I thought about creating  
>>>> a
>>>> skid-free wedge to put under the keyboard, so that the laptop screen
>>>> is a little better for my eye level (neck-wise). Any insights?
>>>
>>> Jeanie,
>>>
>>> First, try adjusting the angle of the screen so that it's pointing at
>>> your eyes with your head at the correct angle.  Also, be sure you
>>> aren't tensing your shoulders... I've seen more people do this than I
>>> care to think about - they start typing and within a few seconds,
>>> their shoulders are up around their ears.  Check your neck and
>>> shoulder tension every few seconds and relax appropriately.  Get into
>>> the habit of doing this for a while and soon your body will take over
>>> and do things the right way.
>>>
>>> If this doesn't work, the other option would be to get an external
>>> monitor and set your laptop up to use it.  This is particularly
>>> appropriate in a situation where you use your laptop at the same desk
>>> day after day.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Mike
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> Heidi Dahlin
> Instructional Technology Specialist
> Tigard-Tualatin School District
> hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
> (503) 431-4055 (office)
> (503) 866-7085 (cell)
>
> "Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive  
> safely, in a pretty
> and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line broadside,  
> thoroughly used
> up, worn out, leaking oil and yelling WOO  
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--Jeanine DuBois

Compassion's Doorway - Biofield Therapy/Energy Work:
           http://compassions-doorway.com
Tigard High Internet web sites:
          http://ths.ttsd.k12.or.us/jdubois/JD.html
Jeanine's No Sugar Added Recipes:
          http://home.teleport.com/~jbdubois/SugarFree.shtml
Masters Miracles products:
          http://doorway2.themastersmiracle.com
Commemorating my husband, Bill DuBois:
          http://home.teleport.com/~jbdubois/Bill_DuBois.shtml
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