Health benefits of height-adjustable desks?

Health benefits of height-adjustable desks?
 Most fixed-height desks hover somewhere between 27 and 30 inches above the floor. Holding a sitting position for any length of time means that blood pools can form in the large muscle groups such as your thighs. A graphic at LifeHacker.com shows that also possible is lessened electrical activity to the legs; reduced calorific burn; a markdown in the activity of enzymes which help burn fat; even a plummeting in ‘good cholesterol’. Adjusting the height of your desk from a sitting position to a standing position will increase blood flow and circulation, so your muscles will be more nourished. Musculoskeletal pain, particularly in the back and neck, may also be reduced. 
 
The advantages to working at a height adjustable desk are mental as well as physical. Users are able to concentrate better, for longer, stay focused more easily, and mood levels are improved. Still not convinced? Maybe your boss isn’t either.  Well, here’s a great tidbit, workers who have an adjustable height desk take fewer breaks, thus are more productive. In addition, measurable improvements in concentration and work output have been seen.

Height adjustable desks are typically more costly than fixed height desks and usually operate with the use of electronic lift columns. A simple button-press effortlessly lifts the desk from its sitting configuration to standing, or can be halted at any midpoint, allowing users of various sizes to adjust their workstation accordingly. All this is done without any effort on the part of the user. 
 
Height adjustable desks are most commonly available in single (pedestal), double and three-legged designs (depending on surface size and shape). Most top-end suppliers offer both single and dual surface options with independent height adjustability. So, if you are in the market for a height adjustable workstation, be sure to check the weight the desk can bear as well as the lifting capacity for your particular equipment and size. Some manufacturers offer accessories such as file cabinet and storage compartments to complete the overall look.

The future no doubt holds a wave of add-ons aimed at the users of a height adjustable desk, perhaps including integral treadmills, static exercise bikes and exercise ball chairs. Maximizing the opportunity to adjust between sitting, standing and movement will increase your overall health, energy and happiness.