THERAPY
- Computer Workstation Evaluation
- Meet our Director of Hand Therapy
- Diagnosis & Treatment Manual
- Hand Care Conference
- Work Station Design
- Flexibility Exercises

Work Station Design

Proper body positioning at computer work stations is extremely important to maintain good physical health. To ensure your work station is ergonomically correct, please check the following:

1. Monitor screen is at eye level or slightly below and an arm’s length away.
2. Elbows rest along the side of the body.
3. Elbows are bent between 60° and 90° (no arms on chair).
4. Wrists are in a neutral, straight position.
5. Keyboard is tilted to maintain neutral wrist position.
6. Place mouse beside the keyboard.
7. Knees are level or slightly lower than hips.
8. Feet rest on the floor or on a footrest.
9. Chair seat pan has soft edges (by knees).
10. Seat width is 18” or wider.
11. Seat depth is 15” – 17”.
12. Low and middle back support is provided.

If you have questions regarding your computer work station, please inform your office or contact The Indiana Hand Center at: [800] 888-HAND.

No part of this work may be reproduced without written permission from The Indiana Hand Center. ©Copyrighted: #VAU 247-483 Feb. 10, 1983

Proper Work Station

This information is provided by:
The Hand Rehabilitation Center of Indiana
8501 Harcourt Road
P.O. Box 80434
Indianapolis, IN 46280-0434

Consulting Services Available

• Computer Work Station Evaluations (on-site)
• Ergonomic Educational Services