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Ergoport Posturepod

ILC Reference NO 64:08:016
Item sourced from ILC NSW database

Short Description
The Ergoport PosturePod is a computer workstation forearm support incorporating a keyboard and mouse recess useful in the rehabilitation of common upper limb disorders such as Hyperactive Levator Scapulae and posture related disorders such as Postural De-compensation. Ergoport PosturePod's have been endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

Price Guide
Approx Price: $363.00
Price Date: 16/10/2009
Prices from Ergoport
$363 EP1

More Details
. This product was designed by Grant Richter who has a background is Exercise Physiology.
. It was developed in response to the increasing numbers of individuals sustaining computer related overuse syndromes. Its function is to enable the body to maintain the safest posture whilst working at a computer terminal.
� As well as encouraging an upright posture, the Ergoport provides support for the elbows and forearms reducing static muscle strain in the shoulder and neck areas. The keyboard recess decreases the angle of wrist extension so the fingers are also held in a neutral, open position for keying
� The Ergoport is attached to the desk via Velcro strips on the underside.
� A high back office chair without arms is recommended for usage with the PosturePod.

Models
The EP1 is suitable for small to medium builds and provides a mouse surface for both left and right hand users.
The EP3 is for medium to larger builds and provides a surface for a phone on the left hand side.
The EP2 is designed for usage for any sized individual and is used with an adjustable split keyboard which articulates in unison with the adjustable forearm supports of the PosturePod.

Options
� A two tiered clear acrylic stand can hold the keyboard on the lower shelf and reading material on the top shelf. People who need to see the keyboard can place their copy material on one side of the stand.
� A clear acrylic sloping writing cover stand that flips back to double as document stand beneath the monitor is recommended for operators who require a writing area.
� Clear acrylic left and right hand extension pods provide extensions for writing, phone and/or mouse usage.

Place Of Manufacture
NSW Australia

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ERGOPORT,   NORTH SYDNEY, NSW

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