Computer posture Computer Posture Kid-sized computer centers could help prevent posture problems. Computers have become a regular fixture in American classrooms, but New York researchers found that school and home computers often aren't set up in a child-friendly manner. Often the monitors and keyboards are too high and the chairs aren't the right size, making children either lean too far forward or dangle their legs. The result is poor posture while working on the computer. Although most children don't spend enough time working on computers at school to develop serious repetitive motion injuries or other problems related to computer use, over time poor posture could lead to musculoskeletal problems.
Some problems related to computer use include back, neck, shoulder and wrist pain.
Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas say parents also should take a look at how computers are set up at home. If you have a home computer, chances are it's set up for the comfort of adult users. If your child also uses the computer, see what modifications you can make. Try an adjustable monitor stand and keyboard drawer. You could also try raising the chair height while providing a box or stepstool as a footrest.