Tips For Healthy Sitting

Sit up with back straight, shoulders back and keep your feet flat on the floor.

Bodyweight should be distributed evenly on both the buttocks & it should touch the back of the chair.

Avoid sitting in the same position for more than 30 minutes.

The monitor should be directly in front of the user and it should be at an arm’s length, with top of the screen at eye level.

The keyboard should be placed in front while typing & a gap of about four to six inches (100–150 mm) should be left at the front of the desk to rest wrists.

Elbows should stay close to the body.

Feet should be fully supported by the floor or a footrest may be used if the desk height is not adjustable.

The back should be fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.

Thighs and hips should be supported by a well-padded seat. placed parallel to the floor.

-Knees & hips should be about at the same high with the feet slightly forward.

While working, looking into the distance or even just closing your eyes in a regular interval also gives your eyes a break.“This is total relaxation for your eyes”.