The amount of time many of us spend hunched over a desk or keyboard is astronomical, and there can be many consequences on your body from this position. Slant boards, at a 22-degree angle have been ergonomically designed to avoid these problems. There are many benefits of using a slant board instead of your standard horizontal desk surface.
Posture: The angle lets you naturally sit up straight and improve your posture. This has numerous effects on your body. Your back is able to strengthen, while your wrists are not strained anywhere near as much. Back issues, carpal tunnel, and cramping have been shown to decrease by using a slanted writing surface.
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Vision: Hunching over a book to try and read it better is not only bad for your posture, but also for your eyesight. Our eyes work hard to make sense of various images around us, and focus on small print. With the slant board, the entire page you are reading is put into focus and your eyes do not have to refocus as they move down the page. This decreases eye fatigue and creates for a much more productive reading experience.
Stress: Working over a desk causes you to bend your neck and curl your back. This can create soreness in your muscles, as well as pain in your lower back. The slant board eliminates the stress to various muscles and joints, while also having the potential to lower blood pressure and reduce your heart rate.
With children spending around seven hours a day at a desk during their developmental years, poor posture, poor vision, and increased stress can pose quite serious risks to their general well being in their teen and adult years. Those adults that spend hours at a desk are also at risk of these problems. Ergonomics have shown that using a reading slant board can remove many of the risks associated with sitting at a desk all day long, for children as well as adults. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference on your quality of life.