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Given OSHA's recommendations on setting up a computer workstation, I think perhaps you need a new physical therapist: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computer

• alpaca128 6y ago
  As it literally says in that text you linked, not every posture works for everyone. I did not claim that a laptop leads to the best situation for ergonomics, I just wanted to debunk the "there's no way using a laptop could ever be healthy" claim which both a professional I know as well as my own experience don't agree with. It can be healthy, though admittedly most people don't do it right. I'm glad I listened to his advice because it seemed to fix my issues for good. If you found a comfortable setup that's different then that's great as well.
  • eeZah7Ux 6y ago
    > I just wanted to debunk > a professional I know Please provide proper sources, not random hearsay.
  • moron4hire 6y ago
    Your original post wasn't just limited to "in my case". Your original post talked about your PT specifically claiming laptops were better.
• drcode 6y ago
  Clearly we need something like OSHA to enforce minimal workplace safety, but is OSHA meaningful as an authority on general health issues like computer use? A couple of years ago I might have said yes, but after recent events I find it really hard to put much weight on the opinions of these bureaucratic agencies. The truth is, it's really hard to do a double-blinded study for these kinds long-term health concerns.