Do you often have a stiff neck and sore shoulders after working on your tablet for a while? The culprit is probably your posture while using it. Does this mean you have to stop browsing, using Facebook and working from your armchair? Fortunately not!
Poor working posture
Research from the United States shows that your neck is sharply bent when you work on a tablet. These neck and shoulder complaints after prolonged tablet use are also known as "iPad neck". The poor posture you adopt is far more pronounced with a tablet than with a book or laptop. If you use a tablet for more than half an hour, it is better to connect it to an external screen with a keyboard. You can also use an accessory to position your tablet at the right height, just like a computer screen.
An ergonomic workstation in no time
The innovative tablet stand lets you adjust the viewing angle of your tablet to your eye level. This ensures a natural, comfortable posture and stops you from constantly looking down, reducing the strain on your neck and shoulders. If you type a lot on your tablet, a tablet stand combined with an external keyboard can significantly improve your typing experience. By placing the screen at eye level and the keyboard in a comfortable position, you encourage a natural wrist posture and avoid excessive strain on your hands and arms.
The benefits at a glance
- Healthy: ergonomic and effective working with a tablet and a freely positionable keyboard.
- Universal: suitable for all tablets and laptops
- Handy: adjustable to 5 positions and easy to set to the desired height.
- Mobile: ideal on the go, at home or at the office.
- Design: stylish Hylite aluminium design.
In short, a tablet stand lets you work ergonomically and enjoy your tablet without discomfort or health risks. Invest in your wellbeing and make the most of the ergonomic benefits a tablet stand has to offer. Your neck, back and shoulders will thank you!
FAQ: iPad neck and tablet stands
- iPad neck refers to neck and shoulder complaints caused by prolonged tablet use. Research shows that your neck is bent much more when using a tablet than when reading a book or using a laptop, which leads to complaints over time.
- When should you set up your tablet differently? If you use a tablet for more than half an hour, it is better to connect it to an external screen with a keyboard, or to use a stand that positions the tablet at the right height.
- What are the benefits of a tablet stand? A tablet stand brings your screen up to eye level, is adjustable to 5 positions, works universally with tablets and laptops, and is ideal to take to the office, use at home or bring along on the go.