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What you’ll find in ergoAcademy

Find practical guidance on arranging your chair, desk, screen, keyboard and other equipment.

Set up your workspace

Read practical guidance for workplaces, health professionals, architects, interior designers and people working from home.

Plan better spaces

Explore realistic ideas for changing position and adding movement between tasks.

Build movement into your day

Understand the dimensions, adjustments and features to consider before choosing a chair, desk or accessory.

Compare ergonomic products

Featured articles

VELA Activty / Mobility Chair

Melbourne: Supporting Safer Movement, Transfers and Independence at Home

Author: The Ergo101 Expert

Exercises at Work

A practical guide to moving more at your desk Most people do not need a complicated office workout. They need a few sensible movements they will actually do.

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

Can Your Workstation Be Causing Your Headaches?

How screen height, laptop use, desk setup, lighting and posture can add load through the neck, shoulders and eyes. ....

Author: The Ergo101 Expert

Art, Nature and the Workplace: Designing Offices People Actually Want to Use

A practical guide for architects, interior designers and workplace specifiers ....

Author: The Ergo101 Expert

Why a Good Office Chair Should Move With You

A lot of people still think good posture means sitting up straight and staying there. Back straight. Feet flat. Shoulders back. Don't slouch. ....

Author: The Ergo101 Expert

Height Adjustable Desks: More Than Just Standing at Work

A height-adjustable desk gives workers a practical way to change posture throughout the day. Used properly, it can help reduce long periods of s ....

Author: The Ergo101 Expert

Office Design Strategies For A Positive Workplace Culture

How Office Design Can Boost Positivity in the Workplace

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

Do I Need a Footrest? A Comprehensive Guide to Ergonomic Comfort

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the benefits of using a footrest and help you determine whether it's the right addition to ....

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

High Back vs. Medium Back Ergonomic Chairs: A Comprehensive Comparison for Optimal Comfort

This blog delves deeply into the differences between choosing a High back, or Medium back on your ergonomic of ....

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

Changing the way you sit could help ease persistent back pain

People often say that back pain in first-world nations is a matter of sitting too much. However, studies show that people in most of the wo ....

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

How to Support Your Back Every Day

How to Support Your Back Every Day If You Are Managing Chronic Pain While Working

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

How to Make a Good Home Office a GREAT Home Office

without any professional help on how to actually achieve a great ergonomic home office. The space that we create to work in can either make or bre ....

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

A Guide to Finding Sciatica Relief While at the Office

Finding Sciatica Relief at the Office — A Short Complete Guide

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

Nurturing Your Well-Being: The Crucial Role of Microbreaks in Prolonged Desk Sitting

The cumulative impact of prolonged desk sitting on our physical and mental well-being cannot be underestimated. Howe ....

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

Buying An Office Chair For Your Home Workspace? What You Need to Know

When it comes to buying an office chair for your home office, there are a number of key factors to take into consideration. The mos ....

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

The Receptionist Of The Future – Human, Robot Or Purposefully-Designed Space?

How to create the reception space of the future ....

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

Vertical Mouse Benefits and How to Use Them Properly

How to Use a Vertical Mouse Properly to Maximise Benefits

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

9 Ergonomic Tips for Synchronizing Your Work Station and Office Chair

9 Top Tips for Adjusting Your Office Chair and Workstation

Author: The Ergo 101 Expert

What's on ergoAcademy?

ergoAcademy - ergonomic workplace guidance

What's the best ergonomic design for my workstation?

This worksheet helps you evaluate the ergonomic design of your computer workstation.

Author: Cornell University

How much Physical Activity do I need each day to stay healthy?

Find out how active you should be, how to add activity into your daily life, and what we're doing to help become more active. ....

Author: Australian Government

How to set up your desk

Ergonomic expert explains how to set up your desk

Author: Wall Street Journal

The best way to sit at your desk at work

There's a lot of false information about the proper posture you need to use when sitting at a desk.

Author: Business Insider

Sitting and Standing at Work

Is it a healthy to stand at your desk?

Author: Cornell University

Are Height Adjustable Desks good for your health

Effects of an electric height-adjustable worksurface on self-assessed musculoskeletal discomfort and productivity in computer workers. ....

Author: Cornell University

Does Computer work cause RSI

Carpal tunnel syndrome and computer used productivity in computer workers.

Author: Cornell University

How do I ensure My workstation is set up correctly?

Author: American Psychological Association

Ergonomic Guidelines for arranging a Computer Workstation - 10 steps for users

Creating a good ergonomic working arrangement is important to protecting your health. ....

Author: Cornell University

Household Ergonomic Activities (A guide)

How will ergonomic awareness affect the tasks and products involved with the these tasks

Author: Cornell University

School Ergonomics Programs: Guidelines for Parents

Author: Cornell University

COMPUTER USE BY ELDERS

Author: Cornell University

Hospital Ergonomics Acute Care Nursing

Ergonomic evaluation acute care nursing health centre

Author: Cornell University

Hospital Ergonomics Long term Care Nursing

Author: Cornell University

Hospital Ergonomics ED

Hospital Emergency Room Ergonomic Evaluations & Recommendations

Author: Cornell University

Hospital Ergonomics - Laboratory

Improving Design through Ergonomic Analysis

Author: Cornell University

Tips for Lab Workers

Use the following tips to lower your exposure to risk.

Author: UCLA

Tips for Computer Users

Repetitive and prolonged use of a computer keyboard and/or mouse can lead to muscle aches and discomfort.

Author: UCLA

Preventing Injuries at Computer Workstations

Repetition, awkward posture, high force levels and eye strain can lead to discomfort and injury when using a computer. ....

Author: UCLA

Spine Universe – Specialising in Back Issues

Author: Health Central

A Story of Noise

Acoustics are one of the most pressing problems in the workplace today.

Author: Haworth

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What you’ll find in ergoAcademy

Set up your workspace

Plan better spaces

Build movement into your day

Compare ergonomic products

Featured articles

VELA Activty / Mobility Chair

Exercises at Work

Can Your Workstation Be Causing Your Headaches?

Art, Nature and the Workplace: Designing Offices People Actually Want to Use

Why a Good Office Chair Should Move With You

Height Adjustable Desks: More Than Just Standing at Work

Office Design Strategies For A Positive Workplace Culture

Do I Need a Footrest? A Comprehensive Guide to Ergonomic Comfort

High Back vs. Medium Back Ergonomic Chairs: A Comprehensive Comparison for Optimal Comfort

Changing the way you sit could help ease persistent back pain

How to Support Your Back Every Day

How to Make a Good Home Office a GREAT Home Office

A Guide to Finding Sciatica Relief While at the Office

Nurturing Your Well-Being: The Crucial Role of Microbreaks in Prolonged Desk Sitting

Buying An Office Chair For Your Home Workspace? What You Need to Know

The Receptionist Of The Future – Human, Robot Or Purposefully-Designed Space?

Vertical Mouse Benefits and How to Use Them Properly

9 Ergonomic Tips for Synchronizing Your Work Station and Office Chair

What's on ergoAcademy?

What's the best ergonomic design for my workstation?

How much Physical Activity do I need each day to stay healthy?

How to set up your desk

The best way to sit at your desk at work

Sitting and Standing at Work

Are Height Adjustable Desks good for your health

Does Computer work cause RSI

How do I ensure My workstation is set up correctly?

Ergonomic Guidelines for arranging a Computer Workstation - 10 steps for users

Household Ergonomic Activities (A guide)

School Ergonomics Programs: Guidelines for Parents

COMPUTER USE BY ELDERS

Hospital Ergonomics Acute Care Nursing

Hospital Ergonomics Long term Care Nursing

Hospital Ergonomics ED

Hospital Ergonomics - Laboratory

Tips for Lab Workers

Tips for Computer Users

Preventing Injuries at Computer Workstations

Spine Universe – Specialising in Back Issues

A Story of Noise

Services and support

If you’re a healthcare professional, find the right ergonomic solutions for your customer's best outcomes.

Architects and interior designers, we’ll manage your project and stay true to your vision.

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