Ergonomics 101: Transitional Products Are The Future

Transitional office products are changing the way we work. They make it easy to reduce strain and fatigue while improving posture and blood flow. Transitional keyboard trays, monitor arms, and desktop convertors are becoming workplace standards that encourage continuous movement and healthy operating habits that can't be overlooked. Today in our 'Ergonomics 101' series we'll showcase popular products for sit to stand transitioning that you can't go wrong with in 2018.

First up is the noble keyboard tray. We all know that keyboard trays increase usable desk surface space and help fight back against office epidemics like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by encouraging healthy computing angles. What you might not know is that transitional keyboard trays with sit to stand capabilities are now available to further improve your workstation. With a sit to stand keyboard tray you'll be able to quickly adapt at a moments notice to tackle fatigue and refresh your posture habits.

You'll want to pair any transitional keyboard tray with a like-minded monitor system. If you don't, you'll be standing up to type, but looking down at your screens when doing so and susceptible to unnecessary neck strain. For these reasons, sit to stand monitor arms are becoming more and more popular. Popular options like the Allure from Symmetry Office are undoubtedly the future as they work with almost any workstation, improve computing posture, reduce visual strain, and of course... simplify sit to stand transitioning.

If you want to turn your existing office desk into a sit to stand workstation, go with a transitional surface convertor. Brands like ESI, Symmetry Office, and OFM are all crafting top notch convertors with integrated keyboard platforms that make it easy to transition between sit-down and stand-up work positions in 2018. Surface convertors are easy to install, affordable, and incredibly beneficial. Most can be used with just about any desk you have, but check the measurements before investing to be on the safe side.

With the demand for transitional computer hardware at an all time high, innovative brands are thinking outside the box to introduce new products trends. Take a look at the 2800 model Vivo stool from OFM and you'll quickly see what we mean. This perching stool is perfect for any worker utilizing sit to stand products and boasts an integrated rear handle that allows it to be taken where it's needed, when it's needed.

If you're really wanting to step up your ergonomic game in 2018, electronic desks are the way to go. While adding attachments is certainly more affordable for those that already have furniture, shoppers looking to remodel their interiors are making the switch to electric configurations with push button sit to stand capabilities. A desk like the STL37H2 from the Mayline Sterling collection will allow workers to compute at virtually any height they desire up. Electronic workstations like this one are still a ways away from becoming affordable and practical for the average worker. That said, they do prove that transitional products are the future.