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Computer Ergonomics for the Therapy Professional: Summary
28. Denis is the in-house lawyer at your company. He works with multiple hard copy files and has daily meetings with colleagues. He is 5 feet tall and sits at a desk 33.25 inches from the floor. You found that he reaches up for the keyboard and mouse, placing strain on his shoulders and wrist. He can “type” comfortably in the air with his shoulders relaxed and elbows at about 90 degrees at 29-30 inches from the floor. He used a keyboard tray in the past but did not like it. He can just barely sit with his feet flat on the floor. What product(s) would you recommend? a. A banana board keyboard tray b. A chair that goes up an additional 4 inches in height c. Removing his current desk and installing a Mirabel desk that is 29.25 inches from the floor d. Removing his current desk and installing a Hamrick desk, which has a height of 31 inches 29. Jack is repetitively using his mouse for 3 hours straight with his right hand. He likes his current mouse and is not interested in trying a new mouse. What would you recommend to alleviate the repetitive strain in his right hand? a. Keep using the right hand only to get it stronger b. Getting a right vertical Evoluent mouse c. Perform wrist stretches as tolerated and without pain d. All of the above 30. What ergonomic problems do you notice about Jack (pictured in the photo) at his workstation? a. His shoulders are not relaxed and he is reaching out for the right mouse b. Light from the outside could contribute to eyestrain c. The monitors (especially the laptop) are too low d. All of the above 31. You start to think of potential solutions for Jack. What could be some solutions to solving his eyestrain? a. Closing the blinds, performing eye stretches, and ensuring the monitor is an appropriate distance away b. Dimming the lights in the office c. Getting a desk that is lower in height d. All of the above
32. What would be your possible product solutions to solve Jack’s right shoulder and right hand/ wrist discomfort? He does not like using a keyboard tray as he used one in his previous job. a. (1) Getting a footrest, (2) getting monitor arms, and (3) getting a lower desk b. (1) Getting a desk that is lower in height or (2) getting a new chair that raises in height along with a footrest c. (1) Getting a desk that is lower in height, (2) getting monitor arms, or (3) getting a new chair that raises in height d. Getting a footrest 33. What are some possible product solutions for keeping Jack’s eyes level with the monitors? a. Placing risers to raise the monitors b. Articulating monitor arms c. A lower chair d. All of the above 34. What does VESA compliant mean? a. A VESA monitor is critical for those who need to install a keyboard tray b. Your monitor needs to be VESA compliant if you want to attach a monitor arm c. A monitor that is VESA compliant will have the correct weight for monitor arms d. VESA stands for Verified Economical Safe Armrest 35. Why would you recommend a footrest? a. To provide support for dangling feet and help keep the back flush against the backrest b. To avoid floor obstacles c. To keep the feet from dangling. d. To help push the employee further flush against the backrest
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