- Sit up straight with feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.
- Keep lower arms level with the table and wrists straight.
- Sit close enough to the keyboard to eliminate stretching but far enough away to avoid leaning.
- Tap the keyboard lightly. Don't pound.
- Place the mouse within easy reach of the dominant hand.
- Hold the mouse loosely. Don't squeeze.
- Place the monitor at eye level, 16 to 24 inches away.
- Take a short break every half hour or so. Get up and move around.
- Exercise eyes frequently. Look away from the monitor and focus on distant objects.
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