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Old 08-08-2010, 12:46 PM
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janedee
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thank you must admit I do tend to lean over my work so will try to rearrange my posture - I do take regular breaks and only sew for about an hour in one go
Originally Posted by lots2do
I went to an ergonomic talk at the Maine Quilt show. The speaker said to keep your ears over your shoulders - you can even slouch that way and be ergonomically correct. She also said to use a recliner for handwork. You want to keep yourself from hunching over/leaning over your work and bring it up closer to you to prevent this. Oh, and drink lots of water so you have to get up and take a break now and then.
Hope this helps.
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