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I use a standing desk at work, but one that can be raised/lowered, which I think is superior to a fixed one, since it is easy to adjust to a good height, and al

I use a standing desk at work, but one that can be raised/lowered, which I think is superior to a fixed one, since it is easy to adjust to a good height, and also makes it easy to switch between sitting and standing. Yes, they cost a bit, but not as much as some people think. Also, how much is your health worth? I had severe RSI problems several years ago, but managed to get it under control, and I am now completely recovered. The most important step I took was to start using a break program. I also switched to an ergonomic keyboard (Goldtouch) and a pen-like mouse. Using a standing desk is also part of the solution. I've described my problems, and the solutions, in a blog post: "How I Beat Repetitive Stress Injury" http://henrikwarne.com/2012/02/18/how-i-beat-rsi/ http://henrikwarne.com/2012/02/18/how-i-beat-rsi/

michaelbuckbee 13y ago
For my own RSI mitigation, I switched to a Magic Track Pad which I've found to be far and way the best mouse substitute. I think this is just because your hand doesn't have to grip anything and clicks don't have to depress a mechanical switch (reducing the forces involved). I mention this you said in your article you had switched to a Mac and I thought you might want to give it a try.
- henrik_w 13y ago
  Thanks for the tip! I have tried one briefly, but it felt a little weird for me, but that's probably because it was new to me. But the Penclic is working really well for me - the key thing for me is that I don't have to turn the hand so the palm is down (at least not as much as with a regular mouse).
BlackMonday 13y ago
Yeah, I use a height adjustable standing desk too, and can recommend them to anyone that has to work all day long at a desk. Some studies suggest that one should sit 50%, stand 25% and walk 25% of the day when working in an office environment. After looking at Anthro, Biomorph, Steelcase, Geekdesk, NextDesk, Kangaroo and others, I decided to go with Conset. To be precise the Conset 501-27 because it can go below 60 centimeter (23"). [1][2] [1] desk in action (not me): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPlGbbmDBzI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPlGbbmDBzI [2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc
moron4hire 13y ago
I think it's easier to raise/lower a chair that has only one thing in it--my butt--than to raise/lower a desk that has many, many things on it, some of which teeter around a bit. When I had a standing desk, I occasionally used a stool that had foot rests built into it.

michaelbuckbee 13y ago

For my own RSI mitigation, I switched to a Magic Track Pad which I've found to be far and way the best mouse substitute. I think this is just because your hand doesn't have to grip anything and clicks don't have to depress a mechanical switch (reducing the forces involved). I mention this you said in your article you had switched to a Mac and I thought you might want to give it a try.

henrik_w 13y ago
Thanks for the tip! I have tried one briefly, but it felt a little weird for me, but that's probably because it was new to me. But the Penclic is working really well for me - the key thing for me is that I don't have to turn the hand so the palm is down (at least not as much as with a regular mouse).

BlackMonday 13y ago

Yeah, I use a height adjustable standing desk too, and can recommend them to anyone that has to work all day long at a desk. Some studies suggest that one should sit 50%, stand 25% and walk 25% of the day when working in an office environment. After looking at Anthro, Biomorph, Steelcase, Geekdesk, NextDesk, Kangaroo and others, I decided to go with Conset. To be precise the Conset 501-27 because it can go below 60 centimeter (23"). [1][2] [1] desk in action (not me): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPlGbbmDBzI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPlGbbmDBzI [2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc

moron4hire 13y ago

I think it's easier to raise/lower a chair that has only one thing in it--my butt--than to raise/lower a desk that has many, many things on it, some of which teeter around a bit. When I had a standing desk, I occasionally used a stool that had foot rests built into it.