The cause of posture disorders is usually long hours spent in the office, at the desk and at the computer. The desk and chair in the work area must be ergonomic and suitable for the person's body structure. The aim of work ergonomics is to maximize efficiency and work performance rather than increasing employee comfort. While doing this, the optimal design of work tools, machines and products is taken as basis, as well as the physical and psychological characteristics of the employees. The simplest example of the human/machine/equipment/environment relationship in the dominant business environment of the service sector is the office and the use of tables, chairs and computers in it. If this design is not made in accordance with anthropometric measurements and ergonomic priorities, it may lead to serious musculoskeletal system complaints and job losses in employees.
CONSULT A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Standing for long periods of time can be considered as inappropriate working postures in the work environment. Standing, sitting for a long time, unnecessary tilting forward and backward, unsupported postures of the foot and waist area, abnormal lumbar region and back positions, knee-leg-hip angle differences, shoulder-arm and neck muscle groups stress disorders are the first disorders that come to mind. Using a wheelchair that supports the waist and back, keeping the elbows at right angles and arms parallel to the table while using the computer, keeping the knee and hip planes at the same level, and elevating the knee axis by placing a support under the foot are simple but effective methods. Musculoskeletal pain due to work posture disorder is usually relieved with rest, but it is necessary to consult a specialist to eliminate the disorder.
IT CAN BE PREVENTED WITH EXERCISES
Simple exercises to be performed during working hours will reduce complaints related to posture disorder. These stretches, which take a few minutes, include side to side and front to back movements for the neck, circular rotations of the shoulders to the back, and some standing stretching exercises.
IT AFFECTS THE COMFORT OF LIFE
If we consider the sitting position of any office worker on a chair, it is easily observed that the employee cannot maintain the same position. Mostly sit upright, leaning back or forward. In the 8-hour video recordings, half of the workers sit forward. They maintain their position by sitting at an incline, while the other half is upright and leaning back. Considering that 60 percent of the total body weight consists of connective and support tissues, including muscles, it will not be surprising that the chronic loads on the spine and major muscle groups of those who work in these positions for hours cause nonspecific pain and disrupt the person's comfort of life. Moreover, the loads that may occur with sudden movements can affect the target musculoskeletal system. It can also cause acute, intense and painful symptoms from time to time.
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