Ergonomics - work with a computer

Ergonomics is derived from two Greek words: ergon - work and nomos - laws. Ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands.

The International Ergonomics Association defines Ergonomics as the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

Today, there is already widespread concern about this issue, especially as more people spend their days sitting in a chair in front of a computer.

Here you can get a lot of information about ergonomics:
http://www.tricare.mil/CAP/Ergo_Guide/CAP_Ergo_Guide.pdf

I share a a good ergonomic adapt example: The ergonomic touchpad

http://www.ergotouchpad.com/

If you are now concern about your
ergonomic when working with a computer, don't worry, I leave you a tool you can try for free (the demo): The Ergoassist.

This application monitors the usage of the mouse and keyboard. Once the number of key strokes or mouse clicks reaches a customizable threshold you will be prompted to take an ergonomic break. You have the option of viewing ergonomic information and exercises or simply exit past the prompt.

http://www.ergoassist.com/software.shtml