Ergonomics

[T_KCommanderbly]

So in my engineering class I'm doing a project on creating an ergonomic computer desk. And by that I mean a comfortable desk that will solve mulitple problems relating to health and maybe other things related.

But what are your opinions on the desks you have? I know I always get upset by the fact you can't adjust a desk to height in order to prevent slouching. I dunno if you guys have ever thought or been bugged about this stuff before.

I'd also be great to take if you could take this survey (10 quick questions) :
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HZVBW5F

 

[peter grimes]

I had lots of back, leg, wrist, and arm problem with my desk arrangement. Then I moved the computer out of the office into the main shop area, set it up on a 42" counter. All the problems are gone. I stand all day long now, and I rarely have pain issues.

Don't know if that's going to help you, though

 

[warpus]

Took your survey.

I have a JERKER desk from IKEA and it is perfect.

Spoiler :

 

[Zelig]

I have a height-adjustable standing desk hacked together from mostly Ikea parts.

 

[warpus]

Is that a desk you stand or sit at? The monitors seem incredibly high.

 

[Zelig]

Stand, the bottom desk surface would be in the way of your legs if you tried to sit at a reasonable height for the peripherals.

 

[Quackers]

Why would you want to stand at a desk?

 

[stormerne]

Took your survey but it's flawed:
* Question 9 does not have a "no major problems" checkbox, so I had to click "Other" and write "no major problems".
* Question 7 does not allow me to put "never" in any category, so I put "9" in both Desktop and Tablet.

 

[Zelig]

Why would you want to stand at a desk?

Because I'm compulsively healthy.

 

[Cutlass]

First, you should recognize that not all people are going to want the same desk. I have the most issues with a chair, rather than the desk. I need an elbow rest on the right side. And I always have to wear a wrist brace. Mostly I want a conventional height desk with more depth to it, so I can push the keyboard back away from me.

 

[Birdjaguar]

My desk at home caused me terrible arm and should pain because i could not keep my keyboard/mouse/chair height properly in sync. So I got one of these and it has solved the problem. The pain is gone.

mobo

 

[T_KCommanderbly]

Thanks for all the replies and advice I appreciate it!

Why would you want to stand at a desk?

It's actually healthier from what I have read (like Zelig said.)

Took your survey but it's flawed:
* Question 9 does not have a "no major problems" checkbox, so I had to click "Other" and write "no major problems".
* Question 7 does not allow me to put "never" in any category, so I put "9" in both Desktop and Tablet.

Thanks for the advice,

First, you should recognize that not all people are going to want the same desk.

Ya thats true, I'm trying to fix as many problems as I can hopefully to fit as many areas as possible but I would assume not everyone will like it.

 

[peter grimes]

It's also important to remember that not everyone has the same balance of tasks at a desk, despite having, for the most part, the same hardware needs.

For example, a school teacher may spend a lot more time writing on pads and grading papers than a computer programmer would.

An analyst (of any flavor) might need 3 or 4 separate monitors - and I'm sure there are some analysts who need discreet workstations all on the same desk.

I know some people who need space for a drawing tablet as well as a traditional sketchpad.

All of these uses would prioritize the available space in different ways.

Personally I can't wait to get rid of the physical keyboard:

Link to video.

 

[Phrossack]

Standing is much healthier indeed, and if you can make the desk adjustable so you could sit if you wanted, that would be pretty good.