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I remember someone who had to go to the physiotherapist several times a week because of back and hip problems. When I saw the person sitting at his desk, his unnatural sitting posture practically jumped out at me.
The person in question had placed his computer on the floor too close to his thigh. The result was that he had to tuck his legs away somewhere else.
So he sat all day in a completely unnatural posture, his knees twisted next to the computer. And that day after day! I didn't let up until he cleared the space under his desk. Soon after, I learned that after a short time he no longer had any back or hip complaints. The further appointments with the physiotherapist could also be cancelled.
A better example is hard to imagine to justify the clear conclusion: legroom under the desk for an ergonomically acceptable sitting posture is a must!
Not only the table height (approx. 74 cm, depending on body height), but also the legroom depth (at least 80 cm) is crucial. Keep the space under the worktop completely free of all small furniture, electronic devices, boxes, or wastepaper baskets. Nothing must compete with your legs for the necessary space. A crooked, twisted, and therefore unnatural posture is one of the most harmful things you can do to your health!
The same veto applies to all substructures hidden under the tabletop, such as crossbeams, drawers, and anything else that robs your legs of space. How often do desk workers adopt positions under the desk because of hanging cables that unfavorably affect their entire sitting posture! Therefore, make sure that all cables are connected to your desk in an orderly fashion so that you never come into involuntary contact with your legs anywhere.
The biggest enemy and troublemaker under your desk work surface is cable clutter! Therefore, be sure to take the (small) trouble to clear all cables out of the way with cable ties or using a cable duct, and to bundle and route them on one side of your desk.
The entire cabling should not reach the floor before it has reached one of the sides of the desk!
If the topic of ergonomics in the office or home office appeals to you and you are interested in learning more, I can recommend my book "Wellness in the Office". Combined with humorous drawings, I share 50+1 tips to turn your office into a little paradise.
