Optimize your Environment, Optimize your Wellness: Practical Ergonomic Strategies for a Healthier Workspace

This presentation by Jennifer Ferreira, Occupational Therapist, Spencer Rehabilitation Experts, delivers practical guidance on improving workplace ergonomics to reduce strain and support long term health. Using a participant assisting with demonstrations and audience participation, the presentation walks through step by step adjustments to chair height, lumbar support, armrests, monitor distance, keyboard position, and standing desk setup. Attendees are guided through simple checks at their own seats, including posture alignment, wrist positioning while typing, and proper monitor height, showing how small adjustments can reduce strain on the neck, back, shoulders, and wrists. The presentation also highlights simple habits such as regular movement breaks, visual breaks, and workspace adjustments that can be applied immediately. Through these practical demonstrations and applied examples, it provides actionable strategies professionals can implement right away to create a healthier and more productive work environment.