supine workstations; input from others who want to work independently on a computer from wheelchair, bed or recliner; input appreciated.....

[Guest guest]

I have MS and

extreme progression in core trunk stability and often can’t sit in a

chair environment. Looking for options to use my laptop but get better

abdominal support etc.

I have been looking at a number of options, some insanely

expensive and others more reasonable but involve purchase of use of existing

recliner.

Here are some of the links of products I’ve found and

would like input on what others have done or which of these seem

reasonable….

SUPINE WORKSTATIONS

Supine workstations allow individuals the flexibility to

work in reclined positions. Various reclined postures may be effective

accommodations for neck, back, hip, and circulatory limitations. Manufacturers

of supine workstations either have the chair integrated with other products

such as keyboard trays and monitor risers or have workstations that stand

alone. By not having the seat integrated, an individual can combine a supine

workstation with a hospital bed or a recliner, even a

“zero-gravity” chair (Based on NASA studies, these appear to place

the least amount of stress on the spine.)

The following manufacturers and vendors can provide

information on prices, availability of products, and usefulness of products. If

you would like to return to Step 1 and select another impairment, go to:

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/soar/disabilities.html.

Backsaver Products Company

17785 Center

Court Dr

Suite 250

Cerritos, CA 90703-8596

Toll Free: (800)222-5728

Fax: (800)370-5538

http://www.relaxtheback.com/

BackSaver Premium Delta

The reclining chair can be combined with an adjustable

workstation to create a supine workstation.

Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access

(CATEA)

247 4th Street

Atlanta, GA 30332-0155

Direct: (404)894-3880

Fax: (404)894-2678

http://www.arch.gatech.edu/

Supine Workstation

CRT is not manufacturing or producing additional

workstations at this time.

ErgoQuest, Inc.

6475 28Th Street

S.E. PMB#342

Grand Rapids, MI 48546

Toll Free: (888)298-2898

Direct: (734)347-0065

Fax: (419)710-2785

info@...

http://www.ergoquest.com/

ErgoQuest Adaptive Workstations

Mirfak Associates, Inc.

201 Lafayette

Circle

Suite 100

LaFayette, CA 94549-4370

Toll Free: (800)634-6445

Direct: (925)283-4100

Fax: (925)283-9549

info@...

http://www.mirfak.com

Option 3

Office Organix

47 Farrington

Road

Montauk, NY 11954-1101

Toll Free: (800)569-9236

Direct: (631)668-9515

N1156G@...

http://www.officeorganix.com

Mobile Supine Workstation

Steelcase

Grand Rapids, MI

Toll Free: (800)333-9939

http://www.steelcase.com

Leap WorkLounge & Ottoman

Wolfram Volpi

Direct: (505)522-7972

wolfv@...

http://bb.1asphost.com/supine/default.asp

Homemade Supine Workstation specifications.

http://www.easychairworkstation.com/products2.htm

www.ergoquest.com/pageone.htm - 23k michigan $2,000

www.mirfak.com see workstation picture

mirmak option 3

2004 Conference ProceedingsConsideration must be made for a

person's motor and sensory abilities when evaluating a reclining workstation.

These skills may be affected when the person ...

www.csun.edu/cod/conf/2004/proceedings/183.htm - 7k - Cached

- Similar pages

Office organx mobile supine desk

www.oficeorganix

http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=113583 & top=0 & productid=126027 & trail=0

home made item

http://www.sforh.com/furniture/butterfly-desk.html

http://www.homeofficesolutions.com/category-exec/category_id/66/category_name/Ergonomic_Massage_Loungers

http://www.mirfak.com/downloads/Option3.pdf

MIRFAK ASSOCIATES, INC.

Vocational and Health Consultants

201 Lafayette

Circle, Suite 100 • Lafayette, CA

94549-4370 •

• FAX

OPTION 3

A Computer Workstation Designed to

Relieve Back, Neck and CTD Pain

http://easychairworkstation.com/

http://bb.1asphost.com/supine/default.asp $100

The Supine Workstation is built around a commercially available

BackSaver recliner. Changing the position of the recliner and attached

Workstation requires no motorized parts and is virtually effortless. The user

simply shifts his body weight to change the position of the recliner chair, and

the counterbalanced support arm of the Workstation facilitates its movement in

concert with the recliner. A 21 " NEC flatscreen monitor conserves space

and reduces weight while providing a large video interface, a necessity for

people with reduced vision. The monitor angle is adjustable; and the keyboard

mount is adjustable in three directions. There are photographs and more

examples at: http://www.arch.gatech.edu/crt/supine/supine.htm or contact the

Project Manager at: alan.harp@....

Steelcase.com

Leap wprk lounge and ottoman

http://www.sforh.com/furniture/chairs.html

What type of workstation can accommodate a user who cannot

sit upright?

For individuals with orthopedic back conditions, there are a

few companies that make workstations that recline to varying degrees, offering

an option to computing from an office chair.

A self-contained workstation and chair with headrest,

attached as one unit that moves simultaneously to a semi reclining position of

20 degrees or forward tilt of 10 degrees. (Aptus)

A mobile, tilting, computer support frame that straddles the

users own bed or recliner. (ErgoPod)

A portable work surface that resembles a tilted TV tray that

is designed to hold a book or laptop computer while the user is reclining on a

couch or bed. (Laptop Laid- Back, KayJae)

A hospital over-the-bed table with a tilting feature to

allow a lap top computer user to work from a somewhat reclined position. Some

models may not have a " lip " along the edge to hold the laptop in

place while tilted, so try securing the bottom with Velcro. (BackSaver,

Sammons)

A steel frame, which supports an adjustable CRT, arm and

attached pull-out keyboard tray, that is positioned over the users recliner or

easy chair. (EasyChair Workstation)

ErgoQuest

Grand Rapids, MI

Phone:

http://www.ergoquest.com

ErgoPod, reclining computer support frame; sit-stand

workstations.

Freedom Accentz

Memphis, TN

Phone:

http://www.freedomaccentz.com

Recessed desks; sit-stand desks; mobile

http://www.laptop-laidback.com/

http://easychairworkstation.com/