Current research reports that increasing activity in your working day improves long term health. Many articles in the media are advising working from a standing position, because of the increase in muscle work. However, standing without the freedom to sit, or at least support the body, is associated with back pain and lower limb pain [...] Read more »
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Standing desks need a standing support
Posted in Ergonomics, Ergonomics in the Home, Ergonomics in the Work Place, Uncategorized, Varier Furniture Blog | VarierUSA Blog Also tagged ADD, ADHD, cardiovascular disease, ergonomics, Gravity balans ergonomics home spine back pain, Move, movement, perching, Sit Stand, sit to stand, sitting vs standing, standing desk, stool 2 Comments
Award Winning Furniture and Iconic Design
Not often do you find a company that boasts eco friendly design, award winning designers, and ergonomic seating. But over the last few years, starting with Varier’s introduction to North America in 2008, the company has been given prestigious awards on their designers, seating, and eco friendly practices. Starting in 2008, Famed Variér designer Peter [...] Read more »
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We Were Born to Move: Its Not Just a Slogan
Many of the most enduring thoughts on human nature require going back to the beginning of mankind. This is the case in regards to movement as well. We have evolved into an increasingly sedentary society. We sit for work, we sit on our way to and from work, whether we’re driving, flying or taking the [...] Read more »
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Changing your Work Station: What to Know About Standing-Desks
Common sense is finally starting to prevail and the public is realizing that sitting down at a desk all day is unhealthy. The inactivity associated with sitting for prolonged periods causes a lack of circulation, lack of energy, bad posture, back pain, neck pain, weight gain, the list goes on and on. There is no [...] Read more »
