Laptops are an indispensable and powerful tool in the era of hybrid work, but if you don't consider the ergonomics of your laptop and your desk, you could be jeopardizing your health and productivity. Here, we'll explore why and reveal the simple steps you need to take to avoid aches, pains, and injuries.
Per què els ordinadors portàtils són potencialment arriscats?
Laptop designs sacrifice good working posture for portability and convenience. Because the screen and keyboard hinge together, you'll have to look down at it when you lay the laptop flat on a surface and open the screen.
Because of the laptop's very low viewing angle, you may find yourself sitting with your chin protruding forward. Your head is heavy (about 10-12 pounds), and according to research published in the International Journal of Surgical Technology, the farther you lean forward, the heavier the load. In a poor texting position, your head can put a load of up to 60 pounds on your spine, which is more than a regular microwave.
Our ergonomics experts say: "Using a laptop in a poor static position for hours on end can cause or exacerbate many musculoskeletal problems, such as neck pain, arm and hand pain with or without referred pain, localized wrist problems - especially Yes, if you use the trackpad on a laptop, the base is thick. My therapy colleagues and I also find that upper back pain, headaches, eyestrain, lower back problems and even leg problems seem to be associated with prolonged laptop use."
Quina és la postura correcta per utilitzar un ordinador portàtil?
Laptops aren't inherently bad for us. What matters is how we use them. The way you use your laptop can have a major impact on your health, well-being and productivity.
First, let's consider your posture. Sit up straight and your eyes should be flush with the top of the computer screen to avoid injury.
També hi ha molts consells senzills d'ergonomia del lloc de treball que podeu provar.
a l'escriptori
Laptops may be called laptops, but we don't recommend using them on your lap for extended periods of time. If you need to work more than 15-20 minutes at a time, you should place yourself on a surface, preferably with ergonomic equipment. If you only have a laptop, then make sure you stretch and move as much as possible.
Connecteu l'ordinador portàtil al monitor
Per recrear l'experiència d'escriptori, connecteu el vostre ordinador portàtil a un, dos o fins i tot tres monitors per ampliar el vostre espai de treball, fer múltiples tasques com un professional i treballar més ràpid i amb més precisió. Munteu les pantalles en braços de monitor ajustables perquè pugueu ajustar-les instantàniament a una posició còmoda.
Utilitzant un suport portàtil amb teclat i ratolí separats
Pots comprar els tres a les nostres bosses per a portàtils especialment seleccionades.
Suport per a portàtils - Aixeca la pantalla a l'alçada dels ulls per mantenir el dispositiu fresc i protegit.
Mini teclat - Es pot connectar al vostre ordinador portàtil per ajudar-vos a evitar escriure en un angle elevat i pronunciat quan feu servir el suport.
Ratolí ergonòmic - Dona suport a les mans en una posició de treball saludable i ofereix més comoditat, velocitat i productivitat que un trackpad per a portàtils.
