The Effect of Sit-Stand Workstations on Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers

The Effect of Sit-Stand Workstations on Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers: A Randomized Crossover Trial

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the installation of sit-stand work stations could lead to decreased sedentary time and increased physical activity during the workday among sedentary office workers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mostly sedentary (sitting ≥ 4 hour) during the workday.
• Age ≥ 18
• Anticipated using a single computer workstation for 20 hours or more per week

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to stand for at least two hours per workday (two hours over the whole workday, not consecutively)
• Reported severe musculoskeletal symptoms, specifically lower extremity or lower back pain.
• Diagnosed with or under treatment for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, orthostatic hypertension, varicose vein, autoimmune disease, or other chronic diseases.
• Pregnant women