Ergonomics & Wellness

Make a move to a stronger, healthier you

Staying comfortable as you work starts with ergonomics. It can get complex fast, which is why we simplify it with tools and resources to help you find your best fit, embrace the feel-goodness and make your move to a stronger, healthier you.

Find Your Fit!

Find Your Fit: Five Ergonomic Tips

An ergonomic workstation can mean the difference between a comfortable, productive day and one that leaves you with an achy back or worse. Here are five easy-to-follow tips that can help create a space that suits you.

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Ergonomics Made Easy

Get into the zone—your comfort zone, that is

The three-part ergonomic equation provides answers to the ergonomic problems you might face. Consider your workspace in terms of Neutral Posture + Voluntary Motion + Rest Time to find your fit.

Neutral Posture

Properly position your display, mouse and keyboard: The result is less strain and fatigue and more energy… more +
This gets you into your “power zone.” It minimizes stress to your body by naturally encouraging a posture that’s comfortable and requires little energy expenditure, with your elbows close to your core, shoulders open and chin and forearms level with the floor.

Voluntary Motion

Incorporate movement into computing routine: This relieves posture fatigue, it’s like pushing the reset button… more +
Great for ergonomics and general wellness. Moving from one posture to the next—especially sitting to standing—helps prevent the cumulative hazards of poor posture and too much sitting while improving circulation, calorie-burn and insulin management.

Rest Time

Take brief and frequent breaks: Standing up can be a recuperative posture after sitting a while… more +
This allows your body to rest and recuperate. But don’t assume that rest means sitting! It’s actually a break from whatever posture you’ve been holding. Taking breaks at regular intervals and adding occasional stretching is a great way to relax your eyes, wrists and body.

The right mount will give you the maximum amount of flexibility to get into the right ergonomic zone. By following this list of ergonomics tips, you’ll decrease the strain on your body and reduce risk of repetitive stress injuries.

As a movement company, we get that ergonomics is widely known, but narrowly understood. That’s why we’re sharing insights on key topics in ergonomics to help you move forward.

Mental Health

Support a healthy mind and body

To make a stronger, healthier and more comfortable you, we need to talk about your physical and mental health. Did you know that movement has a positive impact on your mental health? Here’s how.

Movement

Thrive with movement

Taking care of your body and supporting a feel-good workday starts by simply adding regular movement to your workstyle. Whether it’s using a sit-stand workstation or leading a walking meeting, research shows that your heart, mood, back and neck will thank you.

Posture

Fire that frontal lobe

Did you know your posture and your brain’s frontal lobe have a shared interest? Research shows that bad posture does more than hurt your neck and spine. It negatively affects the frontal lobe, which is responsible for key tasks like problem solving and memory.

Bring New Energy to Your Workday

What’s the antidote to sitting too much? Switch it up! Change how you work every 30 minutes: sit and stand, fidget and stretch. These tips will guide you to a healthier workstyle with a movement mindset.

Avoid Falling Back to Bad Habits — Avoid Bad Habits

The Danger of Sedentary Lifestyles

The human body is designed to move. In the mid-20th century, rapid technological advances began chipping away at physical activity, and as technology did more of the heavy lifting, people became increasingly sedentary. Learn More.

The Ergonomics of Standing

Scientific research surrounding the impacts of excessive sitting and the benefits of standing more is conclusive. These infographics bring together facts you should know.

Infographic: Reducing Low Back Pain at Work — **Reducing Low Back Pain at Work**

Infographic: Sitting Disease by the Numbers — **Sitting Disease by the Numbers**

Infographic: Getting Productivity Up and Moving — **Getting Productivity Up & Moving**

Infographic: Workers Want Choice — **Workers Want Choice**

Rethinking Your Workplace’s Design

Adaptable ergonomic monitor mounts and mobile desks facilitate spaces that support employee collaboration, productivity and connections.

Rethink Your Space

An Ergonomic Guide for Documentation

Heal the documentation workflow pain points for your caregivers with ergonomic workstation recommendations and helpful tools.

Optimize Workflows

WorkFit Tips & Tricks

Access to a height-adjustable desk has potential for greater comfort, productivity and well being. Learn ways to maximize the benefits of a sit-stand work style.

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Build an Ergonomic Workstation

Use the virtual toolbox below to help create a space that is designed to your needs.

Workspace Tools

Ergonomics Assessment

Workspace Planner

Find the Ergonomic Errors

Health & Wellness Calculators

Calorie-Burn Calculator

Sitting-Time Calculator

Ergonomic Payback Calculator

Wellness Workstations

As a movement company, we’re dedicated to designing ergonomic products that improve the health and productivity of our customers.

Ergotron’s Ergonomic Index

Find the fit that’s right for you. Use this table to select the Ergotron products that meet the ergonomic requirements of your workspace.

Category	Adjustment	Benefits
Level 1 See products	Tilt/pan	Equalize focal distance from top to bottom of screen; reduce glare/reflection; adjust keyboard angle
Level 2 See products	5" lift, tilt/pan	Reposition height to suit posture; accommodate average range of users at a station
Level 3 See products	13" lift, tilt/pan	Promote application flexibilty; reposition to suit posture; accommodate wide range (95%) of users at a station
Level 4 See products	≥ 15" lift, tilt/pan	Work sitting or standing at the same station; promote application flexibility; reposition to suit posture