Although it may sound better and more beneficial to work in an office (especially when compared to physical work), the truth is that this type of work has its cons as well. Generally speaking, people who work in an office spend around 7 effective hours per day sitting in the same spot which means that injuries are inevitable. Since ergonomic injuries have been one of the most common ones in the office, over the past few years, manufacturers have managed to create ergonomic tools and accessories in order to help office workers prevent or alleviate situations like these.
Sit-Stand Office Desks
As we already said, office workers tend to sit in the same place for hours, which is why manufacturers have designed these amazing sit-stand desks. These types of office desks allow workers to seamlessly move from sitting to a standing position without interrupting the workflow or disturbing their colleagues.
Ergonomic Mousepad
One of the most common pain employees experience in the office is the one in their hands. According to lots of studies, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand pain which is caused by the inappropriate hand position. This condition can be really painful and won't pass easily unless is treated right. Although stretching and strengthening the muscles in the wrist and forearm can help you alleviate the pain, investing in an ergonomic mousepad and mouse is the one and only effective solution. Except for being an effective solution, an ergonomic mousepad like this can also act as the ideal preventive measure against this common office injury. There are lots of them to choose from, ranging in size, shape and material, but the one thing all of them have in common is the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist pain. Flat, with a gel wrist rest or entirely gel-filled mouse pads, are some of the options you can choose from.
Laptop/Monitor Stand
Incorrect monitor height or position are the main reasons why employees tend to slouch or lean forward which can lead to poor posture. Generally speaking, the centre of the monitor should be just bellow one's eye level and since some monitors do not have a height adjustment, a laptop or monitor stand can come in handy. These types of stands are ideal for bringing the display to one's eye level and as a result, a proper posture while still being able to view the display you are using.
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