Motion is Lotion: Staying Healthy While Working Remote

Published: Jan. 12, 2021, noon

b'Guest: Corey M. Kunzer, P.T., D.P.T., SCS, (@KunzerCorey) and Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. (@DrEdSportsMed)\\nHost: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)\\xa0\\nOver the past decade more individuals have begun working remotely; the numbers have increased dramatically this past year with the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are some advantages to working remotely, there are also some potential problems associated with it. Those working from home often develop a variety of musculoskeletal problems including low back and neck pain, as well as shoulder and extremity discomfort. Drs. Edward Laskowski, a physician and Corey Kunzer, a physical therapist, both in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic will discuss some of the musculoskeletal problems associated with working remotely.\\nSpecific topics discussed:\\nFrequency of musculoskeletal problems associated with working from home\\nDifferences between working at home vs. the traditional office\\nIssues to consider when selecting a desk and chair\\nRecommended positions of the monitor, keyboard and mouse\\nBenefits of a standing workstation or working while walking on a treadmill\\nConnect with the Mayo Clinic\\u2019s School of Continuous Professional Development\\xa0online at https://ce.mayo.edu/\\xa0or\\xa0on Twitter @MayoMedEd.'