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Top Ten Ergonomic Gifts for 2012

While the malls are jam packed with shoppers eager to spend their money on clothes that will be returned and toys that may break, the team here at Ergo direct would like to recommend some of our favorite ergonomic items to add to your holiday wish list.

10.  Evoluent VM4R Vertical Mouse 4 Right Ergonomic Mouse.

Wrist sore, you say? Too many clicks these days to get through your virtual Christmas shopping wish list? We all need a way to prolong our poor wrists from permanent damage. Why not do so in style with this slick number. Click away, my friends. Click away.

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9. Goldtouch GTN-0099 PC Compatible V2 Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard.

You know how it feels. Your fingers and forearms cramp up and you can’t get the last task of the day done because you just need to get away from your computer. Imagine efficiency along with ease once you train your hands to use this trusty ergonomic tool.

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8. Goldtouch GTLS-0055 Go Travel Ergonomic Notebook Stand GTLS0055

Help your laptop take a stand with this easy on the go travel size notebook stand. This is perfect for cramped plane rides and completely gets rid of the need to stay hunched over in your little chair. For only 59.00 this is an affordable and resourceful gift. Your parents will be proud of your economic abilities.

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7. Humanscale Zon Personal Air Purifier

Tis the season... where everyone seems to be getting sick. Beat the flu before it gets to you by putting this trusty air purifier by your bed. The strong HEPA filter helps clear the air of all dust mites and dander leaving you breathing easier and giving you a stronger immune system.

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6. Humanscale FM300 Ergonomic Adjustable Foot Machine Footrester

Ring in the ergonomic New you this New Year! The Humanscale FM300 Foot Machine footrester offers built-in massage balls to rejuvenate tired feet. In addition, both offer 3” height adjustment for custom positioning. This is perfect for those whose feet might not always reach the floor or for folks who like to stretch out in comfort.

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5. Office Master DB52 Discovery Back Healthcare Ergonomic Fixed Foot Ring Stool

If I could choose one chair to sit in for the rest of my life this would be it. You think I’m kidding? Try it out and you’ll notice a difference within 48 hours. Soon you to will understand the power of the Office Master DB52.

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4. Ergotron 45-174-300 Neo-Flex Desk Mount Arm with 80-106-085 Tablet Cradle

Have you spent so much time tapping on that screen of yours that you didn’t realize you got an iCramp from tilting your head down for hours every day? Bring the iPad up to your level with this trusty mount. Now you’ll look as smart as that clever device of yours.

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3. Chief KTP440B or KTP440S Quad LCD Monitor Stand

Some of us love our monitors. If we could call jolly St Nick for you and tell him to give you ten new monitors it would be a dream come true to every last multi-tasker this side of the North Pole. Use 4 screens at once all while improving your posture.

This is also a perfect solution for serious gamers who want an amazing mutli-player experience set up in their home.

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2. Ergotron 24-216-085 WorkFit-C Single Large Monitor Sit-Stand Workstation, HD

Imagine an entire ergonomic workstation in your house that is brought straight to your door. It will have everything you need to work diligently at home and look great in your living room at the same time. No need to imagine. It’s right here.

(There is plenty more where this came from).Click on Ergotron under manufacturers on our site to see a wish list of choices)

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  1.WorkRite Sierra HX Electric Rectangular Height Adjustable Workcenter

And the number one gift this holiday season… drum roll please! Is the Workrite Sierra Height Adjustable Desk. Now you can personalize your ergonomic environment according to dimensions, colors, and any accessory you may need for a better you. Stay Unique!

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  We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Stay ergonomic and healthy for the New Year. If you have any questions please, don’t hesitate to call (888) 456-ERGO.

Happy Holidays!!!!

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Rather than just going out and buying a new chair, ask yourself “what type of chair will fit your work station?” Examine how long you sit all day and how you sit at your desk.

Are you semi-seated (similar to sitting on a bar stool) or do you sit straight up? Do you need to adjust your chair? Where is your computer in relation to your body?

Determine your appropriate work surface (which takes into account the position of your arms, elbows and hands in relation to your desk’s height and your laptop or desktop computer) and be sure to have a chair that allows you to attain this specific height.

The correct surface level can vary from profession to profession (for example, architects and draftsmen often prefer to sit higher), and the final decision as to what’s appropriate is thus determined by each individual.

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what if you could walk into an office building and permanently improve every single person’s work environment using a 3D printer?

You might actually have their attention then.  Imagine what it could do for workplace ergonomics.  You could print something to improve the tilt on a computer monitor, raise armrest on a chair, or, as Thingiverse citizen BenJackson demonstrates – print up a more comfy footrest.  I’d bet that pretty soon people would come up with more ways to use their office 3D printer to crank out some things for home too.

By now we're sure you know that sitting all day isn't doing your health any favors.

Spending too much time seated at a desk has been linked to all sorts of negative health effects, like an increased risk of diabetes, cancer and, yes, even death.

"We've been trying to tell people this for a long time," Noam Sadovnik, D.C., a chiropractor and founder and director of chiropractic and physical rehabilitation at The Center in New York City tells The Huffington Post. "We're just really not designed to sit for prolonged periods of time."

Regular exercise and periodic standing breaks throughout the day are certainly good ideas. Not to mention there are all sorts of quick-and-easy exercises you can do at your desk, plus sneaky ways to incorporate more movement into your day, like taking the stairs and holding walking meetings.

But stepping away is easier said than done, with ringing phones, tight deadlines and meeting after meeting after meeting. When you're stuck sitting, how you sit in your chair can be just as important as how long you sit, especially if you find yourself in pain by the time you head home.