Home Office Ergonomic Solutions, LLC

02/23/2023

An optimized desk set-up should feel like sliding your hand into a really nice glove. Just like a glove, when you slide into your workstation, everything is adjusted and arranged to fit you perfectly. Working is effortless — your monitor, keyboard position, and chair adjustments are exactly where they need to be. This way, you can easily focus on your work tasks instead of questioning what may need to be adjusted to decrease your exposure to ergonomic risk.
Please contact me if you would like to have your Home Office or your Work Place Office workstation evaluated.

01/14/2022

01/14/2022

For desk-based workers, experts recommend a gradual shift to increased standing over time. They should aim to initially progress towards accumulating 2 h/day of standing and light activity (light walking) during working hours, eventually progressing to a total accumulation of 4 h/day (prorated to part-time hours). Active break-time activities are effective in reducing muscle fatigue and foot swelling compared to just standing.
Please contact me if you would like an Ergonomic Assessment and Wellness plan!

10/29/2021

Research is showing that “sitting is the new smoking,” which acknowledges that prolonged sedentary behaviors at work are bad for your health. This is because people who spend long periods sitting every day are at a higher risk for adverse health outcomes, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (due to spending an average 54% of their work time sitting). Due to the negative health outcomes surrounding sedentary behavior, some office workers have started using a sit-stand desk, which gives them the ability to switch between sitting to standing postures.

07/27/2021

Implement short and frequent breaks.

Taking frequent short breaks (5 minutes every hour) can help limit static postures or repetitive tasks. During these “microbreaks,” stand up, move around, and perform other tasks. Small breaks allow you to recover from using the same set of muscles and will reduce discomfort. Research has found that productivity improves by 10% with taking more frequent breaks throughout the day. Let me know if you are having pain/numbness and tingling while working from home and would like an ergonomic consultation/assessment!

07/13/2021

Research has found hat by allowing people to sit or stand as they wish throughout the day can boost productivity up to 46% when
compared to just a seated desk. Garret et al (2016)

06/08/2021

Here are some stats for you:

Ergonomic Statistics of Remote Work: Many workers will not return to their company’s work offices. 72% of remote workers do not have a dedicated office space; including 40% who aren’t working from a dedicated desk. 56% were unable to bring equipment from their employer to their home office. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

40% of Americans have had new or increase back, neck, or shoulder pain since they began working from home, with 71% saying the pain was new or had worsened. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Waiting until an injury occurs to seek assistance is often too late, and unaddressed ergonomic risk factors can lead to chronic aches and pains.

People come in all shapes and sizes. This is why all ergonomic advice is personalized for each person. This will improve comfort and performance.

Money spent improving your work station will save you money on doctors appointments, therapy, and potential surgery.