Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics.
5 Items to Make Your Work-from-Home Setup More Ergonomic
From chairs to wrist rests, biomechanics expert Jon Cinkay breaks down the top five items to help you feel better at your WFH desk.
Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics.
Hours spent every day using a computer, smartphone or tablet can take a toll on your muscles and joints. Luckily, there are many things you can do to make screen time more comfortable, including purchasing a few items to enhance the ergonomics of your setup. HSS physical therapist and body mechanics expert Jon Cinkay suggests starting with these five.
1. Footstool
To avoid discomfort at your desk, your feet should be resting on the floor, with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle, says Cinkay. But if your feet don't touch, a footstool can help.
Footstools come in a variety of shapes and materials. Cinkay suggests looking for ones that are able to tilt forward or backward. Many people tend to find these more comfortable than a basic flat stool.
Published 12/30/2020
