A better adjusted workstation gave Mia less tension.

Mia Quist Larsen, coordinator at Børnehuset Fuglereden, had suffered from tension headaches for many years. Her computer workstation was not set up for her: there was no support for her back and arms, and the screen was too low — something that strains the neck and shoulders over the course of a day.

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   Many years of tension headaches

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   No support for back and arms during computer work

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   Screen placed too low relative to the eyes

Work environment consultant Michael Møller went through Mia's workstation with her: how she sits, where she gets support for her back and arms, and how the screen position affects her neck and shoulders through a working day.

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   Workstation reviewed together with Mia

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   Focus on support for back and arms

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   Screen position assessed in relation to neck and shoulders

The solution consisted of three concrete adjustments: A Dynamic Seat — an office chair with lumbar support that helps Mia keep her back in a more neutral position. A Keyboard Support — an ergonomic arm support that makes it easier to relax the shoulders. And a higher position for the screen, which had been too low.

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   Dynamic Seat with lumbar support for a more neutral back position

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   Keyboard Support that relieves the shoulders

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   Screen raised to the right height

After the changes, Mia experienced less strain in her neck and shoulder muscles and fewer tension headaches. For Mia, it was the combination of support and adjustment that made the difference. The result describes Mia's personal experience after her workstation was adjusted.

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   More relaxed shoulders in everyday work

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   Less strain in the neck and shoulder muscles

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   Fewer tension headaches after the adjustment