Modern Wisdom #017 - Dr Euan Lawson - Your Desk Is Killing You; How To Reduce Workplace Pain And Become More Productive
Jun 11, 2018
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Laptop Raised On Textbooks And An Old Keyboard
- Dr Lawson raises his laptop on heavy medical textbooks and uses an old iMac keyboard for comfort and longevity.
- He prefers learning keyboard shortcuts to avoid the mouse and improve workflow efficiency.
Change Patterns, Not Just Tools, For RSI
- Treat repetitive strain by changing how you work rather than only stopping; alter movements, tools and your whole-body habits.
- Combine workplace changes with whole-body approaches (yoga, core strength, posture work) to resolve nebulous RSI.
Workstation Changes Need Whole-Life Movement
- Workplace fixes often fail if you ignore overall activity and lifestyle outside work.
- Improving general fitness, posture and movement often matters more than marginal desk adjustments.