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Laptop Ergonomics – Basic Tips – Adult or Child Laptop Use at Home, Work or School

Ergonomic use of Laptop or Computer devices for recreation or work at home, office or school can bring you great benefits, including your children or kids, if you adopt healthy habits by using them as a correct posture, regular breaks and a proper adjustment of equipment. Awareness of these Ergonomics basic safety tips and suggestions can help prevent or relive occupational work, classroom or home stresses or disorders such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Back / Neck Pain or vision care when using laptop devices: Adult or Child Laptop Use at Home, Work or Classroom: www.youtube.com Laptop Use while Traveling on Planes, Trains and in Hotels: www.youtube.com Mobile or Smart Phone Use while Driving, Traveling or on the Move: www.youtube.com Follow these basic Laptop safety tips to improve your experience: √ If you use your laptop on the couch : • Make more frequent breaks because it is the best posture for the back. • Try to have your back straight and supported on a cushion. √ To relieve muscle tension in the neck : • Use a chair that allows you to have your back straight at 90 degrees thighs. • Relax your neck and keep it aligned with your back. • Place the top of the screen at eye level. √ To relieve muscle tension in arms : • Use a separate keyboard and mouse. • Keep arms and forearms at 90 degrees. √ To relieve stress at the hearing : • Target your job so you are not reflections or glare. • Blink frequently to keep the eyes hydrated. √ Children / Kids use of laptop ...