Whether it be Cloud computing or Artificial Intelligence, virtually no industry has not been touched by the digital revolution. However job transformation has had a dire impact on workers from a health perspective. An inactive or desk job can contribute to neck and back pain. This is especially true if you have poor posture or sit all day in a chair with inadequate back support. A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that sitting for excessively long periods of time is a high risk factor for early death.
With over 3.7 million employees (making up approximately 2.8% of the U.S. workforce) working from home. Perhaps an ergonomic transformation should become a priority in corporate offices. Experts have recommended workplace efficiency adjustments and to add movement into your routine. Standing desks and ergonomic chairs have been around for a while; However there are some other cool tech solutions that will help provide workers with healthier solutions to working from their desks.
Standing Desk Converters
Instead of continuously sitting at your desk, why not break up your routine. According to a study released by the University of Waterloo Department of Kinesiology, there is no question a sedentary lifestyle negatively impacts health, but you can’t just all of a sudden take away people’s chairs, because it’s going to cause pain. And it’s not pain that will go away.”
the ideal sit-stand ratio lies somewhere between 1:1 and 1:3“
Kensington have developed a range of ergonomic products that enable people to work productively. The Kensington SmartFit® Sit/Stand Desk converter will help you achieve that ideal sit-stand ratio. Supporting your Monitor and desktop/laptop the SmartFit® Sit/Stand Desk can be adjusted effortlessly with a light squeeze of the gas-spring paddle. The desk comes pre-assembled so simply remove it from the box and it is ready to be used. Kensington has integrated a separate ergonomically-designed level for the keyboard & mouse into the SmartFit® Sit/Stand Desk.
Desk Bike
Created by Flexispot, this moveable chair will convert your 8 hours of sitting time into continuous movement. This bike is easily adjustable between sitting and standing. Transform that boring sleepy staff meeting and stay active with the Deskcise pro. The chair can be easily adjusted between sitting, biking and standing.
Height Adjustable Monitor Arm
Maintaining proper posture is one of the most important factors in preventing neck pain while working at your computer. In addition to adjusting your posture (ie transforming between standing and sitting) adjusting your screen height and distance can make a dramatic impact. Kensington has both a single and dual adjustable Monitor arm solution that provides the ideal ergonomic height for your monitor. Easy to install, these tools allow you to easily customize the position of the monitors in your workstation up, down, forward, backwards, tilt, rotate and even swivel.
Anti Fatigue Mat
Made from 3/4 inch polyurethane gel foam, this anti-fatigue mat will help to decrease foot and lower limb tiredness, discomfort or pain usually felt after long hours of standing at your desk. The mat structure promotes good posture and provides support to the feet to reduce the stress placed on pressure points in the ankles, knees, pelvis and lower back.
