Thumbs Up: Beware of
New Ergonomic Hazards
 With the popularity of personal digital assistants (PDAs) and Wii play stations continuing to rise, many people are experiencing repetitive motion injuries. Find out how to avoid the negative health effects of hand-held devices.
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 Proper Posture
We often hear that good posture is essential for good health, but very few people have a real grasp of the importance and necessity of good posture, or the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of body part supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. Follow this advice for standing, sitting and lying properly:
- When sitting, keep your feet flat on the floor with a small gap between the back of your knees and the front of your seat. Your knees should be at or below the level of your hips.
- When standing, bear your weight primarily on the balls of your feet and keep your knees slightly bent. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart and your earlobes should be in line with your shoulders to keep your head from jutting forward, backward or to the side.
- Avoid sitting or standing in the same position for long periods of time.
- Sleep with a pillow and avoid lying on your stomach. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between your legs. If you sleep on your back, keep a pillow under your knees.
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Muscle Cramps
