July 29, 2014

Sit-Stand vs. Sit: Muskuloskeletal Complaints Decrease; Mood Improves; Performance Remains the Same

German researchers investigated the effects of seated work vs. a mix of seated and standing work on physical and psychological complaints and on data entry performance. They found improvements in musculoskeletal comfort and mood when subjects varied working postures between sitting and standing, as compared to sitting only, with small effects on data entry performance.
July 8, 2014

The Upright Seated Posture: Conventional Wisdom vs. Current Thinking

The upright seated posture is commonly thought to be the best posture for computer work, but this view is not well supported by ergonomics science. This article explores the conventional wisdom of sitting and presents current ergonomics thinking about one of the most persistent topics in office ergonomics.