Much has been promised in terms of the long term health benefits of standing workstations including increased longevity and an end to obesity, type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Is standing at work really the key to better health and productivity or is it...
I often find it difficult to believe that people who pride themselves on their awareness of ergonomics have put so little thought into the setup of their offices. Case study In an extreme example, a client was referred to me by his health care professional. He was...
Those of us who had a good laugh at Randy Newman’s hilarious song “Short People Have No Reason To Live” know that being short isn’t so bad. My family is short. For us, airline travel is ghastly, but possible. We never have to duck our heads when passing through a...
Lori is an occupational therapist and she knows a lot more about seating and ergonomics than you and me. She works with clients in power and regular wheelchairs. Her job is to customize and adjust seating to help them avoid pain, discomfort and probably even pressure...
Sitting is bad. Maintaining a static position might be worse. A sit-stand workstation is intended to allow you to shift positions all day, every day. This is what a sit-stand workstation with brand name equipment looks like. The monitor riser moves up and down like...
Make sure your legs fit under your desk. If your desk has shelves or clutter underneath it, you are not able to get close enough to your keyboard and mouse without reaching. Reaching for your keyboard and mouse will cause you shoulder and arm pain. If you can’t get...
I have been helping people to sit and move comfortably since 1998. I am always looking for ways to help people improve their relationships with their bodies.
I have been helping people to sit and move comfortably since 1998. I am always looking for ways to help people improve their relationships with their bodies.