Comments on: Is Your Laptop Abusing You?

By: Jim Kukral

Jim Kukral — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:07:41 +0000

I forgot to mention, with the Oyster stand, you get your own ergo keyboard and mouse.
I’m thinking about getting an exercise ball to sit on while I work too.

By: Neil Anuskiewicz

Neil Anuskiewicz — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:27:20 +0000

On the advice of my chiropractor, I have started propping up the back underside of my laptop on a book so the screen is higher and I sit up straighter.
In addition, I have to be mindful of my posture and make an effort to keep my back straight and, ideally, my shoulders down and back. Still i find myself slouching many times per day.
The whole laptop on the lap is bad news though. I think it is important to use a table or desk always.

By: B.L. Ochman

B.L. Ochman — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:36:26 +0000

Jim: I’m sure the Oyster laptop stand helps, but in the photo on their site the desk is way too high and the keyboard is still a killer.
They should at least show it with a keyboard tray on the desk!

By: B.L. Ochman

B.L. Ochman — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:32:12 +0000

It’s way beyond a posture issue.
Women have carpal tunnel problems more than men. One reason is that computer equipment – desks, keyboards, mice – and chairs is made for men.
And I shudder to think what will happen to kids who are sitting at their parents’ desks, on their parents’ chairs, using keyboards and mice that are way too big for their hands and developing tendons and muscles.
Injuries take years to manifest. So it’s a pretty good bet that if you haven’t had a problem yet, you will have one in the future. Yikes!

By: Jim Kukral

Jim Kukral — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:43:18 +0000

Three words, go to Amazon.com.
Oyster laptop stand.
Works wonders.

By: Ann Handley

Ann Handley — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:35:10 +0000

Wonder who didn’t sit up a little straighter and place their feet flat on the floor as they read your post?!

By: Coach Selby

Coach Selby — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:00:31 +0000

Thanks for the great information. Remember that the body is soft tissue being molded by the way we use it over and over and over again. How are you using your body-right now? Prepare your body for your space by AIS stretching and and gentle strength training. This simple awareness will make ergonomics more effective.

By: Paul Barsch

Paul Barsch — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:25:55 +0000

Solid, solid advice.
I think we sometimes get lazy and forget about good ergonomics–until it’s nearly too late. This is a good reminder. I slouch too much, and really need to improve my posture as I’m on the computer 9+ hours a day.