POSTURE

SITTING

 Sitting position occurs mostly in

offices but also occurs in industry.
The body is better supported
because several support surfaces
can be use.
ALTERNATE SITTING WITH
STANDING AND WALKING

Sitting for long period of time should be avoided as it

has number of disadvantages specially when having a
lot of manual activities like.

- Writing

- Carrying things in repetition while sitting

- Encoding in computer
THE HEIGHT OF THE SEAT AND BACK REST OF THE
CHAIR HAS THE ADJUSTABLE

 There are many ergonomically chair

in the market.
THINGS TO DO WHILE SITTING FOR
TOO LONG

 Adjust the height and seat while sitting

 Feet and legs are properly supported without the back of the knee being
cramp

 Backrest must provide support may lead to lower the back

 The lower part of the backrest must be given a convex shape in order to
preserve the curve of the lower back.
 STANDING

 Activities where considerable force has to

be exerted or where the work place has to
be frequently changed, should be carried
out in a standing position
Alternate standing with sitting and walking

 It is not recommended for the whole working day to

be spent in a standing position. Standing for long
periods tires the back and legs. An additional stress
can arise when the head and trunk are bent, leading
to neck and back complaints.
The work height depends on the task

 The work height for standing work depends, as for

seated work, on the task, on individual preference, and
on individual body dimensions.
The height of the work table must
be adjustable

 It must be possible to adjust the height of

a work table which is intended for use by
several people (as a result of part-time
working, team work or task rotation), or
whenever different tasks (e.g. with
varying sizes of work pieces) must be
carried out at the same table.
Do not use platforms

 The use of platforms for standing work is

not advisable. The major disadvantages
of platforms are that they constitute a
trip hazard, are cumbersome to clean,
and hamper transport along floors.
Provide sufficient room for the
legs and feet

 Sufficient room must also be kept free under the work

surface or machine for the legs and feet in standing work.
This allows the person to be close to the work without
bending the trunk. Enough clearance is also required for
changing the position of the legs once in a while.
 CHANGING OF POSTURE

Posture is the position or carriage of the body in

a sitting or standing position.
INTRODUCE SIT-STAND WORK
STATIONS

 A sit-stand workstation is one that allows

the user to alternate between sitting and
standing by being able to lower or raise the
work surface.
ALTERNATE SITTING
POSTURES
Approximately 30% of physiotherapists
recommend an alternative sitting
posture. In their advice, the seat should
be horizontal or tilted slightly back with
the back rest similarly tilted back.
Forward Sloping Chair

A forward sloping chair has a mechanism that

allows the user to adjust the tilt of the seat pan
forward. The angle of tilt from the horizontal
should not be greater than 10 degrees.
KNEELING CHAIR

 Kneeling chairs take

pressure off the lower
back and keep the spine
in a more neutral
position.
HAND AND ARM
POSTURES

 Working for long periods with the hand and arm in a poor
posture can lead to specific complaints of the wrist, elbow
and shoulder. A continuously bent wrist can lead to local
nerves becoming inflamed and trapped, resulting in wrist
pain and a tingling sensation in the fingers. Another ailment
is tennis elbow, which is a local inflimation
HAND POSTURES

It is one of the most primary risk

factor. Muscle efforts increases in
response to high force demands
which increases energy expenditure,
fatigue and also increase risk of
musculoskeletal injury. Applying
excessive force to perform a task
can slow down the effort and
interfere with the ability to perform
the task well.
ARM POSTURE

 Your shoulder should be relaxed and

held close to the side of the body,
creating an approximately 90-degree
angle between the arm and the
forearm. Your wrists should be flat
with forearms parallel to the floor and
palms facing the table
ASSESSMENT

1. What are the advantages of using ergonomic chair?

2. What angle between the arm and forearm? (90 DEGREE)

3. _____The use of blank for standing work is not advisable

( PLATFORMS)

4. What are the types of posture?

5. Why changing of postures is important ?