Driving ergonomics
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Adjust your car seat position to reduce fatigue and strain while driving long distances. Bring the seat height up so you can see the road while keeping your hips higher than your knees. Adjust the seat forward so you can fully depress the pedals without straining and recline the back 110 degrees to reduce back pressure. Make sure any adjustments support your back evenly and fit your body instead of adjusting your body to fit the seat. Take breaks every two hours to get out and stretch.
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- 1. BY Dr. Soumyadip Bose M.P.T, B.P.T, certified ergonomist
- 2. Keeping fatigue low by avoiding stress while driving on long trips Good seat position Good shoulder & leg position Appropriate Arm and Shoulder position.
- 3. Bring the seat height up until you can comfortably see the road and instruments . your hips are as high as your knees. If you are too low try to add a cushion or wedge to the seat.This can also decrease vibration from the road. Be sure it does not make you too high so that you have to bend your head down or to the side.
- 4. Make the seat forward so you can reach and completely depress all the foot pedals without coming away from the seat back. Bring the back forward until you are reclined at a 100-110 degree angle.This decreases the pressure on the discs in your low back. Adjust your headrest so it rests in the middle of your head. (cont.)
- 5. Adjust the lumbar support so you have even back support.This should be supportive and comfortable. A lumbar cushion can be added if your car lacks sufficient lumbar support. Adjust the seat belt to fit you instead of adjusting the seat to accommodate the seatbelt position.
- 6. Tilt seat cushion until it evenly supports your entire thigh without pressure in particular areas and does not hit the back of your knees. If it presses unevenly you can restrict circulation and cause discomfort in the legs.
- 7. Bring the steering wheel down and toward you to minimize reach.The less your elbows reach forward and up the less the strain on your neck and upper back. Now adjust the mirrors. If you start to slouch down or get in a bad position the mirrors will feel as they need to be adjusted and cue you to sit back up.
- 8. Give your body a few minutes out of the car before lifting things from the trunk. Always remove your wallet from your back pocket before sitting.This causes the pelvis to twist stressing the back. Take frequent breaks to get out and stretch at least every 2 hours.
- 9. When getting in to the car sit first and then swing your legs into the car.To get out slide the legs out first and then stand up to decrease low back strain.