Monitor and Keyboard

Reducing problems with your monitor and keyboard.

• Your computer monitor should be about arms length away & you eyes should be level with the top of the screen.
• You may need to raise or adjust your monitor.
• Your keyboard should be in front of you so you are straight onto it.
• It is recommended that you use a document holder if you type a lot from other documents. This reduces neck strain so that you are not constantly twisting or holding your neck in unusual positions, a bookstand may also assist.
• Make sure your lighting at the computer is adequate and there isn’t glare off the screen. Try to use shortcut keys wherever possible to try and reduce the use of the mouse, but also make you quicker in the use of your computer.
• Make sure you take regular breaks from sitting at the computer and include a neck exercise regime regularly. If you start to tighten up over the shoulder and neck, it may be useful to see a physiotherapist before the onset of neck pain and headaches.