Mfg.Part: K56146USF

Works especially well for fixed solid tilted support on carpet surfaces.

Kensington does it well when it comes to ergonomic accessories. This footrest is recommended because it is commonly recommended as an all-in-one footrest. It puts all the ergonomically needed features of a footrest in one robust design. The height of the surface can expand or retract to get you exactly the height you need plus you can use it either as a free tilt rocking footrest or locked tilted platform. The surface comes in two different types including a rubber surface or a dense memory foam. The bottom of this sticks to both hard smooth surfaces such as hardwood or linoleum and carpeted surfaces very well.

Footrests serve a few purposes. The most common reason someone would want to purchase a footrest is because their desk work surface is too high and they raise the chair to elevate themselves to a proper working height, however, they find their legs not supported on the floor. This leads to poor postures and activation of the muscles around the hips and lower back.

Footrest are great for putting pressure back into the base of the pelvis, “tucking” you more solidly into the chair and relaxing the lower back and pelvic muscles. So if you find yourself slipping off the chair or leaning forward towards your computer desk, try using one of these.

If the item is for elevated foot support: lower the footrest to its lowest setting, placing it directly under your knees, then bring the height up until heels are supporting the weight of your legs up to your knees. The idea is to have even pressure under your hamstrings from the back to front on the chair.

An ergonomic consultant can help you find the right footrest solution that works best for your desk and chair combination. They would explain how to get it setup and use it to get the most benefit out of it.

When it comes to work, compromising comfort is not a smart move. We spend hours at our computers working away and every little thing effects our risk for an ergonomic related injury. This item is often overlooked as unnecessary but for some, it’s a preferred feature, and others can’t go without it. So if you’ve never tried using a footrest, we recommend you borrow one to try out for a day and see what difference it can make!