Standing Desks. The Good, Bad and Ugly. How to choose one that best suits my workstation?

So it is 2023, and we all know standing desks are the must-haves in workplaces now. But there are so many choices! Manual operated desks, electric sit stand desks, portable standing desks. Ones with memory functions, with keyboard space either underneath or projecting out. Oh, the options are endless!
So HOW does one with little knowledge and understanding in the field of ergonomics decide which is the best fit for their workstation?
Well if they haven't consulted a trained ergonomic professional, this post might just save you the trouble of trawling through numerous websites and reading chunks of useless information to come to the conclusion that there are a couple excellent products that we typically recommend as ergonomic professionals.

Let's cut straight to it - Twin Motor Electric standing desks are always going to be the Lebron James' of the desk world. They are simply the best when it comes to design, ease of use and product quality. 
E.g. The Anatome Smart Fit S by Sit and Move in Geelong is a dual motor electric sit stand desk with pre set memory options. This enables the user to "set and forget" their sitting and standing heights. These are then stored in the desk and if the desk height is altered, can simply to put back to your set heights by clicking the appropriate number i.e. '1' for standing or '2' for sitting 
Read about it here https://backcare.com.au/tb-premium-1/anatome-smart-fit-s 

For the more budget conscious, or if you are an OHS manager looking to source multiple standing desks for your office environment, then the following desks are also a great option.
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The anatome sit stand desk is similar to the Smart - S, except with only a single motor
https://backcare.com.au/anatome-sit-stand-height-adjustable-desk

The MaxiShift is a portable standing desk that comes in both electric and manual operations. 
https://backcare.com.au/maxishift 

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For entry level standing desks, the Matrix manual height adjustable desk by Officeworks is still going to provide workers with increased variability in their working postures, but consideration should be given to any pre existing injuries the worker may have. For example, workers with shoulder, elbow or wrist injuries may find the crank mechanism of this standing desk difficult to use on a regular basis. 
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These are just some of the common desks we see in office environments during our ergonomic assessments in Geelong. If you'd like more information, or would like to have your workplace assessed, get in touch with us [email protected]