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The Healthy Workstation - Basics



This section covers program basics. The Healthy Workstation is laid out in easy to follow sections with explanatory videos. Each section covers an important topic in creating your ideal work environment. Health, posture, sitting, standing, movement, and workflow will each be covered in detail.

You'll also find The Healthy Workstation CheatSheet below to use as a resource for each section.

HEALTHY WORKSTATION CHEATSHEET

 

Use this document as a quick reference guide to help you apply the strategies in the course.

 

SECTION

COMPONENT

INTERVENTION

OUTCOME

ERGONOMICS

Make the Work Fit the Worker

Design the Ideal Workstation

Reduce Mechanical and Psychological Loads

 

Make the Worker Fit for the Work

Utilize Basic Activity and Exercise

Improve Durability and Tolerance

HEALTH

Balance Stress

Control Inflammation

Eliminate Pain

POSTURE

Optimize Triplanar Alignment

Hover in Neutral Zones and Plumb Line Relationships

Achieve Comfortable Body Position

 

Blend Mobility with Stability

Function in Space with Maximum Efficiency

Minimize Strain and Improve Circulation

 

Head/Neck

Tuck Chin

Prevent Headache and Neck Pain

 

Shoulders/Upper Back

Lift Sternum

Turn Palms Out

Improve Breathing and Fatigue Resistance

 

Lower Back/Pelvis

Find Your Neutral

Position

Avoid Stiffness and Soreness

 

Hips/Knees

Ankles/Feet

“Jack” Arches Up Slightly

Stabilize “Foundation”

SITTING

Chair Setup

900 Ankles, Knees, Hips, and Elbows

Adjust Seat, Back, and Armrest

Use Stool, Ball, Kneeling

Enhance Durability and Comfort

 

Desk Arrangement

Free of Clutter

Minimize Reaching

Use Hands-free Devices

Better Concentration

Less Strain

 

Monitor and Keyboard

26-30” @Mid-screen

Wrist Cocked Up

“Cone” of Vision

Prevents CTS, etc.

 

Helpful Habits

“Purposeful Fidgeting”

 

Take 2 Every 20

Distribute Forces More Evenly

Refresh Tissue

STANDING

Setup

Utilize all Alignment Principles

Ease of Use

 

Surface

Utilize Shoes or Mats

Reduce Fatigue and Discomfort

 

Movement

Sway, Prance, or Dance

Dynamic/Active not Static/Passive

 

Location

Lighting - Match Peak Energy Period with Sunshine 

Orientation - Fit  Placement With Your Personality

Maximize Creativity and Productivity

 

Create Flow State

MOVEMENT

General Daily Activity

(GDA)

60’ Daily-Random

 

Include 10-20’ Walk

Outside for Oxygen and Sunshine

Prevents Circulatory Stasis

Improves Health and Brain Function

 

Workstation Exercises

 

Seated









 

Standing

3-4 Reps or 10-15” each

 

Ankle Pumps

Leg Extensions

Chair Partial Squats

Chair Dips

Overhead Presses

Shoulder Shrugs

Neck Rotations

Neck Side bends

Neck FB/BB

 

Marching

Calf Raises

Partial Squats

Trunk Twists

Shoulder Blade Squeezes

Side Bend and Reach

Backward Bend/Forward Fold

Turn Breaks into Health Enhancers

 

Basic Stretches

5-15” each (gentle...breathe)

 

Neck Stretch 1

Neck Stretch 2 

Cross Body arm Stretch

Arm Behind Head Stretch

Wrist Stretch 1 

Wrist Stretch 2 

Chest/Bicep Stretch

Torso Lengthener Stretch

Posterior Leg Stretch

Step up Stretch

Lower Leg Stretch

Thigh Stretch

Improve and Maintain Mobility/Flexibility

 

Conditioning Exercises

10 reps each

 

Chin Tuck on Block or Book

Foam Roller Back Extension

Foam Roller Supine T/Y/I

Bent Knee Roll

Bridge/Hip Lift

Alt Knee to Chest Squeeze

90/90 Leg Mobilization w/Strap

Partial Press-up

Prone T,Y, I with Towel Roll

Slow-Motion Split Squat

Pelvic Tilt on Wall

Scare Crow

Wall Angel

Correct Restrictions

Optimize Stability

       

WORKFLOW

Mindfulness

 

Monotasking

Be Here and Now

 

Do 1 Task at a Time 

Eliminate Multitasking

Non-distracted Concentration

Improve Productivity

Decrease Stress

 

“Intervalization”

Cyclic On/Off Efforts 

Block/Chunk Work Focus

Strategic Breaks

Produce More

Higher Quality

Less Effort

Less Errors

Reduce Injury Risk

 

Gratitude

Appreciate Your Job and Co-Workers

Improve Hormonal Regulation

 

Positivity

Communicate and Collaborate

Create a Tension-free, Energized Workplace of Joy!



 

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