Ergonomic Links Roundup: August 15, 2012

We are fortunate enough to truly love what we do. Part of that passion means following what people are talking about around the web in terms of ergonomics, adjustable-height desks, and other healthy working topics. Below are links to some of the things we're thinking about this week:Freud's office chair looks a bit like the HAG Capisco

• The most widely circulated link this week was the Chicago Tribune's piece on the switch one Groupon employee has made to a standing desk. The link includes a video that shows how the employee works and how it's changed the way he feels at the end of the day.

• Julie Deardorff, the author of the article linked above, followed up her piece with a reflection on the difficulties of writing while sitting down. She now feels compelled to stand whenever possible after noticing how uncomfortable it can be to sit all day.

• A thoughtful client sent us this link to a BBC article that highlights Sigmund Freud's office chair. The email suggested it looked a bit like one of our favorite chair options. 

• Standing isn't just for office workers anymore. Kirk Hamilton talks about a new way to play video games over at Kotaku. He explains:

It's not every day you discover a whole new way to play video games. Yet over the past month, I've done just that—I've found a way to play games that makes me feel better, more alert, healthier, and more involved. How have I accomplished this? I've started playing video games while standing up.

• Our intention is never to scare you into healthy working, but this article caught our attention: 7 Signs your Home Office is Slowly Killing You. The article looks at some of the common problems people face working from a home office, and more importantly links to ways to combat some of these issues.