Bed Mobility Body friendly use of laptop computer...?
I have had a laptop for a few months now and I love that I can use it in so many different places around the house: in my easy chair, in my bed, on the dining table, on the go.
However, I notice all these aches and pains afterwards and they are getting worse. And I know it is because my posture and hand positioning, etc are not correct.
I need some help with ergonomics here...but I don't want to sacrifice the flexibility that defines use of a laptop. It seems silly to have all that mobility and then restrict myself to a proper desk.
I posted this in the medical section, because even though I am talking about my computer, it is a health concern. Of course, if you can help, I will listen to anyone, but I was hoping to hear from a physical therapist or similar type trained person. I'm sure that professional computer users who are prone to repetitive use injuries will be able to weigh in as well.
Thanks for your help!
The most important thing to consider is the placement of the laptop to allow your body to have the least amount of stress possible. Placing the laptop on your lap will force you to have your head down and shoulders rounded. The longer you are like this the worse your problem will get. It would be better for you to use a stand (which they sell in some stores and catalogs) that allow you to adjust the height and then you can put it in the proper position. You could also use it at your table and then use phone books to adjust the height. Just make sure that it isn't too high where it is making you raise your shoulders and hold your elbows up. It is a balancing act and using a laptop can be tricky. Try these things and see how they work. You can always seek the advice of a physical therapist in your area.
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Bed Mobility and Transfers
My left leg suddenly gave way without any warning. Should I be worried?
I woke up at 7 in the morning the other day, and when I stood up, I suddenly found myself on the floor. Without any reason whatsoever, my left leg suddenly gave way. I tried standing up, but I couldn't. After several attempts, my left leg was able to gain enough mobility for me to hoister myself back up on the bed.
I was able to go through the day's activities after, but today my left leg is hurting quite a bit. Its pain is similar to the slight pain or discomfort that results a day after a physical workout.
Should this be a cause of alarm?
What do you think caused this?
I haven't done any physical workout whatsoever this week, and so it's quite improbable that it resulted because of sports or whatever.
I'm an 18-year-old Asian female weighing 94 lbs. And no, I'm not underweight. I have a perfectly normal BMI for Asian standards.
Sounds like the almost certain sound of either a lateral or medial meniscus tear inside your knee. The extreme pressure put on the knee when standing is often enough to pull the meniscus off the bone which can cause the person to literally fall over or the knee to actually lock up.
There are simple things that can be done at home: RICE (rest, ice compression, elevation). Also if able to, you should start on anti-inflammatories and only weight bear as tolerated without causing additional pain.
If within 2 weeks you're not improving you should be assesses by an Ortho Surgeon who may order a CT or MRI. If you have indeed torn this meniscus, the majority of the time the best solution is to have it surgically removed by Arthroscopy.
If you have more questions, feel free to email me.
