A Guide to Active Working in the Modern Office: Homo Sedens in the 21st Century

ISBN-13: 9780367002282 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 132 str.

Robert Bridger

Opis

This is a short guide on sit-stand working in the office. It reviews the research on sitting and standing at work from the 1950s to present, and provides guidance for specialists, therapists, practitioners, and managers. The book is illustrated with many photos and figures and is understandable to the layperson as well.

Spis treści

Posture and Movement in Everyday Life. Why do we Sit in the Office? Seating as a Solution. Are we Built to Sit? Sitting as a Problem. Physical Activity in Everyday Life: Demographic Change in the 21^st Century. Are we Built to Stand? Problems with Standing at Work and How to Avoid Them. Standing as a Solution: Benefits of Becoming More Active at Work. Bad Habits versus Active Workplaces. Choosing Products for Active Office Work. The Future of Office Work.