A Guide to Active Working in the Modern Office

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.

Dr. Robert Bridger is President of the Chartered institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors and is an independent writer and consultant. He has over 35 years of experience as a researcher and consultant in workplace and facilities design, safety and in education in ergonomics and human factors. He is sole author of the textbook, 'Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics' now in its fourth edition. And also published by CRC Press. For more information about Dr Bridger, visit www.rsbridger.com

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 21st 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.