Considerations for standing desk use
What is it about?
Standing desks have become a popular option amongst office workers. It is commonly accepted that a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of chronic disease, but how much standing is too much? Are we creating other musculoskeletal and physiological risk factors when we fail to educate office workers on proper standing duration and position? Here we discuss the current trends regarding standing desks, what past and recent research has revealed on the prolonged positions, and the importance of creating a work culture that incorporates ergonomic principles.
Why is it important?
There has been a dramatic increase of the integration of standing desks in recent years, the discussion of what is best practice when utilizing these pieces of equipment is crucial to reduce employee exposure to the musculoskeletal and physiological risks associated with prolonged static positions. It is just as import to expand the discussion of ergonomics beyond the positions of sitting and standing to include a movement and mobility friendly work culture.