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Category Archives: Ergonomics

Learn how ergnomics can effect your pain, recovery and posture and simple strategies you can implement to improve your working environement today

How to transition safely to a sit-stand desk

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 1 Comment

So you’ve read about the dangers of sitting and decided to switch to a sit-stand desk. Great! Or is it?…

Although sit-stand desks are a great way to minimise sitting and move more throughout the day the problem is that most people’s bodies aren’t ready to stand for long periods. Moving from sitting all day straight to standing can lead to some very real problems.

Follow these simple tips to make your transition to a sit-stand desk as smooth as possible.

Back-friendly chair set up

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 0 Comments

In previous posts we talked about the benefits of moving away from a traditional seated workstation using sit-stand desks or desk raisers. However, this isn’t feasible for everyone, so today we will talk about how to select a more back-friendly chair and how best to modify it for a healthier spine. Continue Reading

Top Tips for Using a Standing Desk

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 1 Comment

A standing desk is a great way to minimise sitting and move more throughout the day. However, they can be quite challenging to get started with so follow these simple tips to minimise initial fatigue and discomfort. Continue Reading

Desk set up for neck, shoulder & arm pain

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 1 Comment

Improper desk set up is a very common cause of neck and shoulder problems. If you are working from a laptop or your screen is too low it’s only a matter of time before your neck or shoulders start to complain. Continue Reading

Your guide to sit-stand desks

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Steffen Toates • 2 Comments

We evolved to move. And for thousands of years that’s what we did – we walked, we ran, we climbed, we squatted. It’s only been in the last few hundred years that we have moved away from this more active (and healthy) lifestyle. Today, for the majority of us, sitting has become the norm –… Continue Reading

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