The risk laptops pose to our backs, shoulders and necks as we lean over them, is very real. Because they encourage bad posture, they’re causing an epidemic of musculoskeletal problems.

Something has to be done before children and young adults do irretrievable damage to their joints.

Did you know?
50% of 16 to 24-year-olds are suffering from back pain, compared with 18% three years ago.
Source - British Chiropractic Association

What you can do

Always use an external keyboard – such as the Roll-Up keyboard. This means that the laptop screen can be raised to the right level.

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Use an external mouse with laptops. This means that arms and shoulders will be less tense. The MiniPRO2 has a compact design perfect for students on the move. 

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Invest in a portable laptop stand, which allows you to raise your screen to a higher level when working on an external keyboard. Your eyes should roughly be at the same level as the top of the screen. The Ergo-Top is a perfect solution.

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