Overview
Keywords: Education; training; office ergonomics; sit/stand
Timeline: May 2015 - present
Researchers: Jack P. Callaghan (Principal Investigator, University of Waterloo), Philip Bigelow (University of Waterloo), Maureen Riddell (student researcher, University of Waterloo), Colin McKinnon (student researcher, University of Waterloo)
Funder: CRE-MSD
Project type: Seed grant
Partner: Teknion
Sector/Workplace type: Office
Themes:
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Interventions
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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