Musculoskeletal effects of active desks are mixed, with reduced neck discomfort in some studies and increased neck and shoulder discomfort in others¶

Claim · All claims
Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · review r3 · q3
Currency · newest study 2021 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q3 i? In the Ee et al. cross-over trial, the standing-desk group reported less neck discomfort than controls, with no differences in other body parts. → Guirado Terry 2021 q3 i? In the Parry et al. cross-over trial, neck and shoulder discomfort increased from pre to post in standing-desk users. → Guirado Terry 2021 (2)

Evidence¶

Guirado Terry 2021¶

Guirado Terry, Chambonnière Camille, Chaput Jean-Philippe, Metz Lore, Thivel David, Duclos Martine. (2021). Effects of Classroom Active Desks on Children and Adolescents’ Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Academic Achievements and Overall Health: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18062828

q3 · i? · review · r3

Table 4 entry for Ee et al. (2018), a cross-over trial in boys aged 10–11 using standing desks for alternating 21-school-day blocks across an academic year, measured with the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Neck discomfort was lower in the intervention group (p = 0.005).

"Neck discomfort: IG < CG (p = 0.005) Other body parts: no significant"

Guirado Terry 2021 (2)¶

Guirado Terry, Chambonnière Camille, Chaput Jean-Philippe, Metz Lore, Thivel David, Duclos Martine. (2021). Effects of Classroom Active Desks on Children and Adolescents’ Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Academic Achievements and Overall Health: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18062828

q3 · i? · review · r3

Table 4 entry for Parry et al. (2019), a cross-over trial in boys aged 9–11 with alternating 21-day standing and traditional desk blocks. Neck (p = 0.004) and shoulder (p < 0.001) discomfort rose from pre to post.

"Musculoskeletal discomfort: neck and shoulder pre > post Neck: (p = 0.004) Shoulder: (p < 0.001)"

Discussion¶

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