phalanx behan: standing computer desks - Computers, Math, Science, and Technology

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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:15 pm?? ?Post subject: standing computer desks

To make a long story short, thanks to an injury last year, I have some neck and back problems that make it painful for me to sit for long periods. Unfortunately, since I work in an office environment, I spend a lot of time sitting in front of a computer monitor, aggravating my musculoskeletal pain all day long and it's not cool. I was looking into desks that allow you to stand while working, but they are expensive and, as an alternative, my employer is considering building me some sort of adaptation to my current desk that will allow me to stand while using my computer. (One of my nonprofit's programs is a construction company, so we have some skilled carpenters on our payroll). I'm trying to make a referral to be seen by an occupational therapist, so they can make recommendations on dimensions from an ergonomics perspective, but I was just curious if anyone else has ever tried rigging up something like this for themselves and, if so, if they'd have suggestions. Or, if anyone has a standing computer desk that was affordable and that they'd recommend, I might be interested in hearing about that, too. (Depending on what my employer comes up with and if I can find something pre-made that's reasonably priced, I might just invest in one and, if I ever leave the company, take it with me for future use).

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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:19 pm?? ?Post subject:

From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19910888:

Quote:

Sitting for long periods 'is bad for your health'

Sitting for long periods increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, researchers suggest.

The scientists from Leicester and Loughborough Universities say harm is done even if people also exercise.

The study, published in Diabetologia, analysed 18 existing studies involving almost 800,000 people.

Diabetes UK said anyone who spent a lot of time sitting or lying down would "obviously benefit" from moving more.

The researchers say the opportunities for sedentary behaviour in modern society such as watching TV, sitting in a car or using a computer are "ubiquitous".

These days, I spend far too much time sitting at my desk.

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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:37 pm?? ?Post subject:

I've never used one, but it sounds like a good idea. It would probably help with my fidgeting, plus it is healthier. It looks like this one could hold a desktop PC, if you put the tower in the bottom part, assuming you have a flat-screen monitor. However, the desk area isn't big enough for much else besides keyboard and mouse. This one is a lot more expensive, but looks like it has a larger workspace. This website has some nice products that go on top of your desk, but they are also quite expensive. If you are willing to put out the money, this company some full adjustable desks. I like the idea of building something to go on top of your existing desk. That is probably the easiest and cheapest solution. Of course, it might not be as comfortable if you did decide to get a stool to sit at when your feet get tired, because your knees would bump into the original desk unless the desk add-on was designed to avoid that. _________________ Your Aspie score: 120 of 200 ; Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 90 of 200 You seem to have both Aspie and neurotypical traits ; Self-DX: Extreme Introvert, probably with ADHD-Primarily Inattentive