The Effects of Walking and Cycling Computer Workstations on Keyboard and Mouse Performance

Straker, Leon; Levine, James A.; Campbell, Amity

doi:10.1177/0018720810362079

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“…Conversely, this finding is inconsistent with another similar investigation that found walking workstations diminished short-term working performance [16].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Walking at self-selected speeds (approximately 1.21 m/s) during WC tasks appears more beneficial that walking at slower (approximately 0.88 m/s) pre-determined speeds [16], as significant reductions in performance were observed at slower walking speeds compared to standing [16]. Conversely, in the current data, greater magnitudes of variability (greater standard deviation values) in computer mousing time were observed during WC as compared to SC.…”

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“…Typing pre-determined words and dragging them into different columns [16] might be more attention-demanding than transcribing tapes [18] or navigating a web page to find certain news headlines as in the current study. As such, the difficulty of the psychomotor tasks should be taken into consideration when using an active workstation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, active workstations have the potential to create a healthier workforce by increasing daily energy expenditure. However, there is currently no evidence relative to the ability to walk safely (avoiding slips or trips) when using an active workstation, and current evidence relative to the effects of an active workstation on work efficiency is inconclusive [16][17][18].…”

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Effects of Active Workstation Use on Walking Mechanics and Work Efficiency

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Harry²

2016

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“…Conversely, this finding is inconsistent with another similar investigation that found walking workstations diminished short-term working performance [16].…”

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2016

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“…However, these active workstations may be less suitable for susceptible users and mouse intensive work, resulting in significantly more errors [59]. Liability for employers in case of injuries is also an issue.…”

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The Changing Face of Office Ergonomics

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Laestadius²,

Ross³

et al. 2015

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Musculoskeletal pain has been an important issue over the decades among office workers. Whether caused or just aggravated from poor posture, or inappropriately adjusted workstations, the issue continues to be a challenge to staff, employers and ergonomists. In this brief overview of some important aspects of these problems, the authors give hands-on suggestions on how to organize, monitor and address some of the aggravating factors.It is our sincere hope that this article will provide arguments based on scientific evidence for our many field ergonomists who struggle to convince managers to buy ergonomically-adequate equipment, and to make sure the equipment is well adjusted for each individual worker. The role of the ergonomist is continuously changing with our technological advances, but to be effective this has to include direct worker participation and awareness.

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The Effects of Cycling on a Desk Bike on Attention, Retention and Mood during a Video Lecture

Ruiter

Loyens

Paas

2017

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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This study investigated whether cycling on a desk bike would foster sustained attention in a lecture setting. This was measured by effects on retention, task experience (e.g. self-reported attention) and affect (i.e. happiness and energy). Participants were 122 students, who watched a two-part video lecture and made the associated retention tests administered right after each lecture part. In four experimental conditions, students sat still during the first part of the lecture and either cycled or not during the second part of the lecture and the subsequent retention test. Our main hypothesis that cycling would reduce negative timeon-task effects on retention of the lecture content, task experience (e.g. self-reported attention) and affect was only confirmed for energy ratings. The results of this study suggest that desk bikes can be used in educational facilities without negatively affecting memory and positively influencing learners' affective state.

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The Effects of Walking and Cycling Computer Workstations on Keyboard and Mouse Performance

Abstract: Although active workstations may result in some decrement in performance, their ability to increase daily energy expenditure may make them a feasible solution for workplace inactivity.

Cited by 132 publications

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Effects of Active Workstation Use on Walking Mechanics and Work Efficiency

Effects of Active Workstation Use on Walking Mechanics and Work Efficiency

The Changing Face of Office Ergonomics

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