Are Standing Desk More Ergonomic?

Traditional Desk vs Standing Desk

Is Standing Better Than Sitting?

Standing desks are quickly becoming the newest trend in the modern office; the logic behind this craze is that standing is healthier than sitting because the human body is not designed to set for 8 hours at a desk. But, the truth is, the human body is not designed to stand for 8 hours at a desk either.  With that being said, standing is an essential aspect of a healthy ergonomic technique. The real question is, how frequent should we stand and for how long. The answer: it depends as several consideration come into play.

4 things to consider before purchasing a standing desk or traditional desk:

1. Do have an existing repetitive strain injury?

2. Do you have medical conditions/injuries that can be worsen when typing & mousing?

3. How much time do you send on your computer per days/per week?

4. What does your ergonomic set-up look like?
   

The ideal ergonomic desk is…

A desk that can easily adjust to and from standing and sitting through the day. This ideal set-up comes with its own challenges:

• The desk & monitor must be adjusted to the proper height for both settings. This option can get pricey as it requires multiple ergonomic products.

• Remembering to adjust to the correct ergonomic posture for both sitting and standing (as they differ).

An easy and cost effective way to achieve the ideal ergonomic desk where there is continuous adjustment from sitting to standing and vice versa is to practice micro ergonomic breaks.