Student Ergonomics

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Spending hours slouched over your laptop and staring at your screen can cause long-term musculoskeletal symptoms. Right now, you may not feel it, but over time if your posture is not corrected you may feel it a couple of years down the line.

By practicing good ergonomics, you will be putting less strain on your body which will lower the risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms. This will also increase your productivity as a student. Once you graduate from school, you will enter the workforce and you should be knowledgeable on how to practice good ergonomics. Ergonomics goes beyond just sitting down in front of a computer. Ergonomics addresses the fit between the person, task, and environment to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries and optimize productivity and promote safety and health.

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