University of Puget Sound

Ergonomic Solutions for Computer Workstations

• What is ergonomics?

• Cumulative Trauma Disorders, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

• Risk factors for cumulative trauma disorders

• Symptoms of CTS

• The prevention of cumulative trauma disorders

• 12 tips to improving your computer workstation

• Assistive technology devices for your computer workstation

• Computer workstations/ergonomic quiz

• Proper workstation design

• Desk exercises

• Additional useful websites

• Glossary

Occupational Therapy Program

University of Puget Sound

1500 North Warner

Tacoma, WA  98416

253-879-3281

Developer:  Kimberly L. Reed, MOT(C)

Project Advisor:  Ron Stone, Professor of Occupational Therapy

Contact Ron Stone

Contact Kim Reed