Another blog for Backcare Awareness Week\u2026<\/p>\n
TIP: Study or work standing up. Use a\u00a0height-adjustable desk.<\/p>\n
I have been using my height adjustable desk for 10 months now. I have wanted one of these for quite some time as I am aware of the benefits of sitting less and standing more in the work environment.\u00a0 I have worked at CCCU for 3 years now and in my previous job was far more active during the working day. I noticed that despite doing the same amount of exercise\/physical activity outside of working hours and with no change in my eating habits, I had gained weight over the 3 years and my blood pressure had risen slightly. I considered that this may be down to the fact that I spent several hours sitting\u00a0at a desk each day and therefore could see the potential benefits of using a standing desk.<\/p>\n
I adjust the height 2-3 times per day. I would stand typically for 1.5-2 hours at a time. The rest of time is spent sitting, but I try to break this up with regular walks to other offices, the photocopier, etc.\u00a0 The desk is incredibly easy to use; it takes only seconds to change the height.<\/p>\n
The only challenge that I have faced was when the desk broke and was stuck at an angle for a couple of days! But that was soon fixed.<\/p>\n
Since using the standing desk, I have noticed that I am generally more active during the working day and am more aware of the amount of time I spend sitting. I have lost weight, although this has taken time, and my blood pressure has reduced slightly. The most improvement that I have noticed is regarding hip and back pain. At the end of a day when I was sitting all day I always felt uncomfortable\/stiff in my hips and back. I no longer experience this, which makes a big difference.<\/p>\n
I would highly recommend the standing desks. You choose how long you sit\/stand for (standing all day wouldn\u2019t be good either!). I personally think they should be standard office furniture!<\/p>\n
Gail Sheppard
\nProgramme Director, Health Studies
\nSchool of Public Health, Midwifery and Social Work<\/p>\n
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