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Replying to your message of Friday, June 10, 2005, 5:03:40 PM,
For old timers like me who wear progressive lenses (or bifocals), we
have to look through the lower part of the lens for close work. So
raising the monitor might cause bigger problems. Raising the monitor
sounds like a good idea though for people with younger eyes.
Interesting discussion on ergonomics.
Paul
HC> I bought a large desk with monitor stands from www.anthro.com. They
HC> have a lot of great stuff, though pricey. Getting the monitors up
HC> really helps.
HC> I alternate between regular sitting, yoga-style, and leaning back feet
HC> on the desk, but the thing that helps me most is a vigorous swim, run,
HC> or bike ride right after the close.
HC> On 6/9/05, Ross Bond <Ross.Bond@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hello Marc,
>>
>> Thursday, June 9, 2005, 9:57:02 PM, you wrote:
>>
>> > Many traders I know use a platform, stool or ottoman- and sit
>> > cross-legged - yup-no back support, as Mother Nature makes you sit up
>> > straight that way. Yoga-like. Yoga class once a week helps.
>>
>> Yeah, My wife has one of those exercise balls and I used that as a chair for
>> a while on the basis that if you keep balanced then the muscles that keep
>> you balanced also maintain the correct posture.
>> Wonder where that ball is now, I'll try that again.
>>
>> > BTW, Studies show that the smell of lemon increases accuracy while working
>> > with numbers by some 60%. (Japanese study done in accounting firms)
>>
>> Now that is worth a try too - thanks!
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Best regards,
>> Ross mail to: Ross.Bond@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
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