Home and Work Ergonomics
 

In another thread, I promised to share photos and information about the adjustments made to my work and home working environments to help accomodate my TOS issues.

I'm placing this in this thread to invite contributions from others too. I'd love to see other's set-ups and comments on their use.

So lets go first, any questions please ask!

Work Environment

# I had the help of a Occupational Health Nurse who had some familiarity with TOS, to set up this environment
# I trialled alternative pointing devices, including the 3m Ergonomic Mouse and the Vertical Mouse, but found that placing my forearm and wrist in a neutral handshake position, whilst almost certainly "good", irritated my ulnar nerve
# I have tried but disliked using a Microsoft Natural Keyboard
# The chair is fantastic, fully height, tilt, depth, lumbar support and head support adjustable

http://img858.imageshack.us/img858/5384/workstation.jpg

Home Environment

Plan "A" is to replicate my work environment here, and I've made progress towards that
Plan "B" is more radical, see below

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9294/homestation1.jpg

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/9...efootstool.jpg

Home Environment Plan "B"

<Pictures Incoming>

I am considering using an Ekornes Stressless reclining chair in conjunction with a height adjustable desk with a low minimum height and a lightweight lap board/table for keyboard and mouse in order that I can sit in a gentle reclined position with my arms resting on padded surfaces whilst using the computer (I have a regular office job, but can work from home quite often)

The inspiration for this idea came from someone else on the internet, who had designed a similar set up with a La-Z-boy recliner.

I always need something to rest my arms, any reason that you do not use the arm rest,. I LUV the foot rest, is there a link. That is so critical for any back problems when working ,
Thanks
di

chair looks comfy

reminds me that my lcd is too low

I find resting my elbows on anything harder than a pillow inflames my ulnar nerve, so arm-rests are out. The T-Riders you see in the picture provide a rest for my forearms which has the effect of taking the load of my upper arms and shoulders without involving the elbow area. I've also considered getting some Ergo-Rests which would do the same job but allow more movement..

The footstool I have a home is a great one. It is also, I'm afraid, a product that I think is not distributed globally. I've only ever seen it available from Dutch retailers, such as this one. It is also very pricey new (about 200 USD) but I got mine second hand for about 30 USD

[QUOTE=BKRich;757932]I find resting my elbows on anything harder than a pillow inflames my ulnar nerve, so arm-rests are out. The T-Riders you see in the picture provide a rest for my forearms which has the effect of taking the load of my upper arms and shoulders without involving the elbow area.

Ok, Im a little slow at figuring things out on my own, but you just explained my problem. I got the exact same thing...I have a chair I use at home for resting that has soft arm rests, and it doesnt bother me. Anything harder, and yea it all inflames..
Great picutures and advise for people. Again any way in which we can avoid surgical intervention is great. I have been at this along time, but there is still so much I dont know....of course, neither do the doctors. lol.
Cheers,
Jay

I too have used the Ergo-Rest for articulating arm supports. Couldn't have done my job without it.

I just recently pulled them off my desk again. You have to do that every once in a while to see where you're at. This makes about the 5th time. I'll go as long as I can, longer each time, but usually will put the left one back and then a little later, the right one. it's normal to do this. I've learned you do have to wean yourself off of any aid you're used to. :wink:

I'm glad I found them but they're aggravating too.

Nothing works like the REAL THING, BABY!!!! :cool:


I also use a long dressing mirror at the side of my workstation as a POSTURE POLICE ! ! ! !

I can't recommend these enough. They are wonderful.

So two endorsements for Ergorests. Emmie and BrokenWings, may I please check to confirm that we are talking about these things?

http://www.east-west.com.au/docs/ergo_rest_ar.jpg

that's it, only mine are black...

I have two :D right and left.

if you need them, once you get them, you won't know how you lived wthout them. and they can get in the way sometimes too.

Yes, that's exactly what I have. They will change your life. :winky:

Seriously, they are great, and really well made. You can totally relax your neck and shoulders, and just give the weight of your arms to the arm rests.

They are on sale at Amazon for $75 each, that's actually a pretty good price for them (I paid a bit more). Mine are still perfect after about 7 years of use.