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Overview

°­±ð²â·É´Ç°ù»å²õ:ÌýEducation; training; office ergonomics; sit/stand

°Õ¾±³¾±ð±ô¾±²Ô±ð:ÌýMay 2015 - present

¸é±ð²õ±ð²¹°ù³¦³ó±ð°ù²õ:ÌýJack P. Callaghan (Principal Investigator, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ), Philip Bigelow (University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ), Maureen Riddell (student researcher, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ), Colin McKinnon (student researcher, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ)

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Project type: Seed grant

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Sector/Workplace type: Office

Themes:
Theme 4 Interventions
Theme 5 Implementation

Background/rationale

There has been a major shift to office workstations that accommodate standing postures. This shift is attributable to mainstream media highlighting potentially negative health and musculoskeletal issues from sedentary exposures. Simply altering exposures from sitting to standing doesn’t remove negative health outcomes, as evidence indicates prolonged standing also induces problems. Developing rotation strategies between sitting and standing incorporating sit-stand workstations is one potential solution to mitigate the negative outcomes.

Research question/objectives/methods

This study will examine the influence of training in conjunction with the adoption of sit-stand workstations on health and musculoskeletal outcomes, aiming to provide guidance strategies for successful adoption and implementation.

Key findings

In progress

Implications for the prevention of MSD

We anticipate results of this work will provide information to guide strategies and guidelines for adopting sit-stand workstations and insuring they are used effectively

Knowledge dissemination

In progress