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Work from Home?
Tips to Minimize Your Risk of Strain and Pain.
While working from home may limit the spread of the virus, you may unintentionally be putting your body
and muscles in jeopardy of stiffness, pain and strains. To help minimize the impact:
Use a larger monitor. Adjust the monitor so it
is directly in front of you at an arm's distance
and your head is about three inches below the
top of the monitor. The goal is to be at eye level
or slightly below.
Use a desk or table. Whether you have a home
computer or a laptop, place your device on a
stable platform. A good rule of thumb, whether
sitting or standing, is to have your elbows at the
same height as the table.
Take a "proper" seat. Your couch is meant for
lounging so do your best to avoid it as your
primary workstation. Instead, look for a chair
that lets your feet rest on the floor and provides
lower back support. With hips far back on the
chair, the back of your chair should be
positioned slightly below your belt line.
Consider using an external keyboard and mouse.
Using these more ergonomic-friendly devices help
correct the position of your shoulders, elbows, wrists
and fingers. Keyboard and mouse should be level or
slightly below your elbows with arms at your sides.
Have good posture. Many people think sitting at 90
degrees is good posture, but that can place added
pressure on your hips. Instead, try reclining by 10 to 15
degrees and take some of that pressure off.
Stretch it out. The Ergonomics Expert recommends
stretches for working from home. Hold each exercise
for 20-30 seconds and repeat.
Keep moving. Consider taking your next call in the
backyard. Stand during a Zoom meeting. Experts
suggest changing your posture twice an hour.
For more tips and resources on how to "WFH,"
go to the Providence Blog.
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Thanks to Barbie Cox, St. Luke's Occupational Therapist, this information was adapted from an article first published in LA Times.
Caring for our Communities
Providence's community benefit investments
are one way we live out our Mission of service,
compassion and healing. For generations,
Providence has partnered with organizations
and people of goodwill to offer a caring hand.
Last year we invested $141.1 million to address
our communities' most pressing needs, and that
commitment continues. It's more important
than ever that we continue to invest in our local
communities and remain steadfast in serving all.
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*Data is consolidated based on unaudited financial reporting.These numbers include home and community care investments.
