Read these stories below to learn from about what can happen if you do not practice good ergonomics while on your computer.
Tommy is quarterback of his high school football team. Last night, he spent 5 hours on his laptop straight! Since Tommy didn’t take any breaks while using his computer, he woke up with a pain in his shoulder. With his hurt shoulder, he wasn’t able to play in the big game. Click here to learn how to prevent this!
Katie loves to paint, and is working to put together her own art show! Katie spent all night on facebook, and forgot to take a break. All that typing really hurt her wrist, and now she’s having a hard time finishing her painting. Click here to learn how to prevent this!
Jared is a member of his school's jazz band, and has a huge performance coming up! He spent hours instant messaging with his friends last night, and didn't take a break. He woke up the next morning with a stiff neck and pain in his hands and forearms. His band director commented that he wasn't playing up to his best ability, and may have to give up his solo to another member. Click here to learn how to prevent this!
Kanye (I couldn't resist) is the best World of Warcraft player in all of Maine. Unfortunately he spent the three hours writing his paper last night in the same position and has cramps in his hands that slowed him down and caused him to be eaten by monsters online. All his friends laughed at him. Click here to learn how to prevent this!
Layla doesn't do many extracurriculars but after spending too much time on the computer without proper technique she was unable to send her grandma who lives in Switzerland an ecard for her birthday. Click here to learn how to prevent this!