If the worker stands in one position for long periods of time, muscles of the back and legs will be constantly activated. This can lead to increased fatigue, and decreased blood circulation to the legs. During the day, workers should try to walk around to allow their blood to flow. As well, workers should try and sit for short periods of time while working to give their leg and back muscles a rest. Awkward wrist postures are those which take the wrist away from the neutral position.
Neutral position is when the hand is in line with the forearm.
The workstation should be adjusted and the worker educated on awkward wrist postures, their harmful effects, and the signs and symptoms of CTD's. Workers should not constantly work with their arms above shoulder level. Work above the shoulders increases the use of the shoulder muscles. With this constant use, the muscles do not have time to rest and thus tire more rapidly. The majority of work should be done between knuckle height and shoulder level.