Working from home - How to set up your laptop (correctly!) | Tim Keeley | Physio REHAB
Are you now working from home? Here's a simple and easy guide to help you correctly set up your workstation at home, and stop you getting back and neck pain - when all you have is your laptop, no monitors or fancy stand up desks solutions.
I recommend you use a solid desk, a kitchen table or a bench top for standing - and get yourself a keyboard and mouse (not the sofa, bed or your lap!).
The most important aspect is getting the top of the monitor at eye height no matter whether you are sitting or standing. Have a watch to see how it's done!!
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After so much of WFM.. i hate laptops now.. gonna setup my own workstation with desktop... this temp adjustment with laptop did work... was having lower back pain.. thanks well explained..
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
Hope the new setup goes well!
Thanks for these tips I am having back pain and neck pain I will surely try this tips.
This was great since I am learning to code and I was coding for the last 6 months on my bed now I got the perfect position that I can work on.
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
That’s great!
perfect! Thank you so much. Sending to my colleagues right now!
Great tips as it looks like I may be forced to work from home soon. Ordinarily I wouldn't mind but I'm down to using a laptop (not my preference) instead of my big desktop and large monitors, so these tips will come in handy. Thank you!
Thanks you and its good to see other cost effective ways to keep a good screen eye level when working. Its also good for people to Consider your laptop ventilation channels when using items which might be smaller than your laptop base. The small feet under the laptop lift them up to maintain air circulation. Also ensure the book stack is secure. Maybe try a nexstand
great advice ! I have got a adjustable hight desk at home and I find its brilliant especially when you are standing as you said as well as sitting down
Great tups and trucks thanks Tum!
Thank you. All the best.
Thanks for sharing.
That was brilliant and very helpful. Great content for COVID folks at home!
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
Thank you man
Thanks. It is a pretty nice setup. I have seen your video and applied it. Now I can work with less pain You helped me to build an ergonomic office without spending any money on it. Thanks again. Love from Bangladesh
@physiorehab
4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome glad it’s helped
Very effective for me!!
Thank you so much. You have really helped a lot.
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
Great video. TY 👍
@physiorehab
5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks a lot for this, is really amazing
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
No problem! 😄
Very Good advice , especially creating a standing desk
@physiorehab
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers
Thanks Man. Very helpful
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
I have been having awful arm pain and even had a frozen shoulder. I have my laptop propped up on a shoe box but not quite high enough as I now see. I bought a separate keyboard but haven't used it. The result is that I am holding my left arm out straight typing all day. Have you heard of people having shoulder and arm issues from this? I would imagine!!
Now thats much better than people saying you need 4 pillows
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
😂
thanks alot mate 🙏🙏🙏
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
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Thank you! 👍🏼
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
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thanks!!
@physiorehab
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Perfect!!!!!
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
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dude,mate or,dickhead or whatever you say in the country with the accent you have thank you man this really relieved my back pain and helped me focus
I was looking for this budget friendly video...... Nice bro ..... informative
@physiorehab
4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it
Awesome
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers 😄
That's exactly how I work!!!
Thanku very much
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
No worries !
Having a separate keyboard is almost necessary for good posture honestly. Also just makes things feel cozier for me.
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
Yep great idea
I've been doing this even having desks etc, because they're always the wrong height. Then one day, I felt frivolous, and splashed out $25 aud to swap the books for a laptop table, because I'm worth it! ;-)
i finish your 24 week shoulder injury program can i come back to lift weight and other activity i dislocate my shoulder !!and i need tips to do always to make my shoulder mechanics strong !?
Underrated.
I did the same thing now thanks
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
In your setup if I have just a keyboard and no touch pad I have to use a mouse and that causes upper arm pain. Any fix? Thanks for a nice presentation.
@physiorehab
Жыл бұрын
Raise the mouse
Great
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
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I am doing just what you are showing at @2:00 lol. I wanted to get a monitor, but I got laid off. So don't want to spend the money to get a monitor yet
a question please Can i keep my laptop on table vertically in Idle situation ( powered off/not using), Is there any issue.
Just bought your back/lumbar videos. Im finding sitting at home really difficult. I have a sciattica pillow for the chair, but it just doesn't feel good (feels like my my legs are always too high up). Hopefully I'll be able to figure out the chair situation...
@physiorehab
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely aim to only sit 1/2 the time and stand more
I see, adjust heigth height of your laptop with tons of books. I was actually looking for comfortable lying positions however, this works too, working positions are also needed... we used to put this many books below our laptop in online exams, and lot of books below keyboard too so examers can see our hands too. It strained wrist like shit when we were sitting. To think it was actually closer to rigth position for body, only we needed to be on our feet
Can u suggest me how to set up the phone at eye level while watching online classes for hrs??
@physiorehab
4 жыл бұрын
Same setup and then Rest it against a book?
What about arm rest for typing??please provide some tips as shoulder becomes painful when using keyboard
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
You could use a rolled towel?
but what if my lap top falls?
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@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
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Thanks, but my laptop fell off and it's broken now.
00:01 Proper laptop setup for working from home 00:45 Elevate your laptop to eye level for proper posture. 01:22 Position your laptop screen at eye level for optimal posture 01:51 Setting up your laptop and workstation ergonomically is important for your health. 02:24 Alternate between sitting and standing to improve ergonomics 02:56 Adjust the laptop and monitor to eye level 03:26 Position your laptop and keyboard at the correct heights. 03:56 Proper laptop setup is crucial for preventing back and neck problems while working from home. Proper laptop setup for working from home - Use ergonomic accessories to avoid back and neck pain - Consider adjustable work desks or sit-to-stand desks for better posture Elevate your laptop to eye level for proper posture. - Use books or sturdy items to raise the screen. - Ensure the top of the screen is at 76.68 level. Position your laptop screen at eye level for optimal posture - Having the screen too low can lead to neck problems from looking down too much. - Position the screen at arm's length and use a separate keyboard for comfortable typing. Setting up your laptop and workstation ergonomically is important for your health. - Ensure your mouse and laptop are at the right height and in the correct position. - If you don't have a lumbar roll, use a pillow for support in your lower back. Alternate between sitting and standing to improve ergonomics - Use an ergonomic chair for sitting, and spend some time standing - If you don't have a stand-up desk, use a raised kitchen bench or books for standing work Adjust the laptop and monitor to eye level - Using a kid's stool to elevate the laptop - Adding more books or shoe boxes based on height Position your laptop and keyboard at the correct heights. - Adjust your laptop to eye level for improved posture. - Elevate the keyboard to the proper height for comfortable typing. Proper laptop setup is crucial for preventing back and neck problems while working from home. - Adjust laptop height and position to avoid strain. - Use additional support for your mouse to prevent wrist discomfort.
Have same Clarks shoe box..😅
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
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1:15 omg how he just slams it down... I treat my laptop like a baby :(
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
It’s an old one….
I dont have keyboard..laptop should be build in everything.. Your explaination is like using desktop..
How if i dont like using mouse?
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
Get a monitor
@james8641
2 жыл бұрын
Use a separate track pad, much better than using the trackpad on the laptop.
This guy is just flexing
I don't have books 😭😭🤣🤣
How many laptops have people smashed while using this setup with books? Are you really so sorry to part with $ 10 to buy an adjustable and ergonomic stand on Amazon?
@physiorehab
11 ай бұрын
It was Covid times. Desperate measures and logistics / shipping was appalling
1. He sets up computer in front of a lot of windows, lots of glare at different times of the day. 2. Stacks his laptop on top of boxes.. so dog or cat or kids can knock it over. 3. didn't buy wireless keyboard.. and something is gonna get caught in that chord and pull his laptop right off the table.. My advice would be buy a bigger monitor at least 22" (your eyes will thank you). Don't set it up in a room with lots of windows and glare, and sun. Buy a mouse and external keyboard. 3. Put your laptop in a safe spot with good airflow, where its safe from being knocked over or having coffee falling on it, Its much easier to replace an external keyboard, then to fix liquid damage to a laptop. IF your using it as a desktop computer, do it right, make it as desktoppy as possible.
@physiorehab
3 жыл бұрын
Relax. It’s just an example of what ideas to do when you have no other equipment
@zuhurakinyanjui7731
Жыл бұрын
This is a really good DIY video. I'm currently having a bit of neck discomfort I'll try this tomorrow. Good job with the tips.
great advises but bad laptop
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
Many have bad laptops!
You might also need insurance for your laptop
i don t like how you handle your laptop
@strategistaow3520
5 ай бұрын
Handle your laptop bad or your health bad what do choose
Just buy laptop stand lol..
@physiorehab
2 жыл бұрын
That would be ideal
There's got to be a better way. All I'm hearing is, Don't user a laptop.