Over the past few years, a number of studies\u00a0have been done on\u00a0the health effects of sitting versus standing. The evidence clearly suggests that sitting for upwards of\u00a0eight hours a day \u2013 the norm for many office jobs \u2013 puts incredible strain on the body and leads to numerous adverse health effects. To combat the ills of excessive sitting, many office workers and have turned to standing desks.<\/p>\n
However, newer studies suggest\u00a0that constant standing isn’t that great either. The solution to this dilemma comes in\u00a0the form adjustable height desks\u00a0that allow people to shift between standing and sitting whenever they see fit.<\/p>\n
Sitting for too long can lead to back pain, neck pain, reduced metabolism, high blood pressure, an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and a host of similar problems. Add to this the compounding effects of sitting with poor posture in ergonomically challenging\u00a0conditions and the picture becomes even more bleak.<\/p>\n
Standing, on the other hand, can cause foot and leg pain,\u00a0back pain, varicose veins, bad posture,\u00a0swollen feet, fatigue and other\u00a0related problems. So if a person stands for the entire workday, he or she is just trading one set of health problems for another.<\/p>\n
A compromise is definitely in order, and adjustable height desks represent the product of that compromise. It is natural to move and reposition oneself while working, and adjustable height desks allow people do so without major hassle or disruption.\u00a0This regular movement adjusts the total\u00a0load placed on any one body part\u00a0while increasing\u00a0body part rest intervals. Early evidence suggests\u00a0that adjustable desk height users have more energy, reduced fatigue levels\u00a0and a lower likelihood of injury.<\/p>\n
Whether a person sits or stands, his or her arms should be bent at a 90-degree angle at the elbows when typing on a keyboard. An adjustable height desk lets the worker move the work surface so that it is at the right height for his or her arms and eyes. If the worker is very tall and the desk itself won’t go high enough, desk risers that go under the computer to give it those extra few inches are also available. Throughout the course of the day, then, the worker can raise or lower the desk as he or she sees fit without compromising on good ergonomics.<\/p>\n
While quality adjustable height desks go\u00a0a long way towards improving the long term health outlook of office workers, the chairs that goes with them\u00a0should not be overlooked. Adjustable height desks and chairs work\u00a0hand in hand to promote ergonomic health. Find out more about adjustable height chairs on back issues of the OFD\u00a0Blog.<\/p>\n
With more than 25,000\u00a0sq. ft. of showroom space in our Long Island showroom, you’ll find adjustable height desks and a wide range of other office furniture items. Visit us today at our showroom just off Route 110, or call our team at\u00a0631.777.2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Over the past few years, a number of studies\u00a0have been done on\u00a0the health effects of sitting versus standing. The evidence clearly suggests that sitting for upwards of\u00a0eight hours a day…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8503,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[563],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n