Saturday, May 8, 2021

Must-have ergonomic gadgets/equipment for WFH stations

You’re probably working from home for a while now or probably thinking of transitioning to a home-based job. If that’s the case, then you should consider investing in ergonomic WFH gadgets and equipment. You’re going to spend hours working, so you might as well make it comfortable. Check out our suggestions and recommendations.

Desk Armrest

People tend to slouch over their laptops or desktops when working for long hours. The Desk Armrest functions as a support for the individual’s posture, keeping your elbows and shoulders supported. Design options of the armrest may vary. For example, some may include padding for the wrist.

Lazada: PHP 768 | Shopee: PHP 399

Lumbar Support

The Lumbar support is created to fit into the curve of your lower back. It has dual panels that flex inward according to the individual’s movement, plus it has hole cutouts that promote proper airflow to keep you cool.

Lazada: PHP 2,999 | Shopee: PHP 2,311

Ergonomic Mouse

It may not have occurred to you, but an ergonomic mouse is designed to keep your hands, elbows, and wrists in a natural position. For example, this vertical mouse reduces fatigue and carpal tunnel—amazing how a minor adjustment can be so beneficial.

Lazada and Shopee: PHP 599

Wrist rest

Like how the vertical mouse keeps your hands and arms in a neutral position, the wrist rest does the same for your hands and wrist when typing.

Lazada: PHP 398 | Shopee: PHP 197

Monitor Arm

For those who wish to have their monitor positioned a certain way to minimize strain on their neck and eyes, a monitor arm/stand is what you need. Note that your current monitor should be VESA mount compatible and fall within the dimensions of the arm.

Lazada: PHP 4,800 | Shopee: PHP 2,798

Adjustable Desks

If you aren’t keen on adjustable arms for your monitors, you may opt for an adjustable desk. You are either too short or too tall for typical desks, but you can remedy that with an adjustable desk. You can easily adjust the height to a comfortable level or elevate it to become a standing desk.

Note that the link includes only the desk’s frame
Lazada and Shopee: PHP 23,500

Ergonomic Chairs

What is a WFH setup without the throne? Investing in an ergonomic chair may save you years of backache. You’re going to spend hours sitting, so you might as well sit on a comfortable and well-ventilated chair.