[Jewelry making - Article 00162] - Re: [Orchid] Ergonomics

[Gerald]

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Janet et al on Orchid !

    When I got my office two years ago, I went out of my way and bought
    a $400.00 chair, all the "bells and whistles" on it. This chair takes
    all of the weight off of my feet, so much that the body-weight is
    taken to the seat of this chair so my feet are just lightly
    "touching" the floor. back and lumbar supports (adjustable), arm
    rests, (adjustable), tush-height, (adjustable), shoulder supports
    (adjustable), seat tilting forward (adjustable)...what I spent then,
    is now at my home P.C. and just loving it more! spend the higher
    dollar and feel relaxed and it'll come back to you in leaps and
    bounds....when I am at the setting-shop, I get up and walk around
    every hour for a coffee, stretch, get those feet moving,...the
    "dollar" will come back to you soon enuf! 

    I wear now sandals that allow circulation for the blood and let the
    feet 'breath'..NEVER wear tight shoes, wear loose fitting clothing,
    use an " soft pad of towels" for the elbow rest. Never let your elbow
    rest on the hard bench pan, you might permanently damage the nerves
    in the elbow-joint. Sit at the bench, never up to it or lean into it.
    ! sit so that your back is perpendicular to the to your
    resting/working position. Never let the blood in your legs 'pool', how
    do you do this? move your legs move around the chair legs and keep
    them "active" every few minutes, curl your toes, it might look silly
    but its your body and blood clots happen! 

    My family doctor told of his own story, he took a flight to Miami,
    it took only 3.5 hours from Toronto. He had 'pains' in his leg. He
    had a blood clot and it "WAS TRAVELLING !" he admitted himself into
    the "Emergency" at a local hospital. He was 'stuck' in his seat and
    not being able to move around...we can move around, or things like
    this WILL & CAN HAPPEN !...Gerry! 


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