I switch between a 75cm exercise ball (without a rolling stand) and a
standing desk.
The desk is nothing fancy, just a 3-drawer lateral file that's about the
right height.
Using these has definitely reduced my back problems.

I also just got an anti-fatigue floor mat and that's been a nice addition.
links below...

Hope this is useful-
Joe

http://www.paragonsports.com/shop/en/Paragon/agile-fitness-anti-burst-gym-ball-75cm
http://www.staples.com/Apache-Mills-Vinyl-Foam-Anti-Fatigue-Floor-Mat-27-inch-x-36/product_589970




On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 10:37 AM, Joseph Montibello <
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> I don't use one personally, but I know there are people in our library who
> have a ball on a little rolling stand - looks something like this:
> http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE
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> Hope this helps...
> Joe Montibello, MLIS
> Library Systems Manager
> Dartmouth College Library
> 603.646.9394
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> On 3/4/13 10:06 AM, "Kevin S. Clarke" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> >On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 9:14 AM, Nunez, Robert
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> >> Former colleges have also attested that using exercise balls instead of
> >>chairs also help.
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> >I was reading recently of a teacher who uses exercise balls for her
> >elementary school students.  That made me wonder about the possibility
> >of using it as a work chair.  I don't own one, but tested it out (for
> >a short period) this past weekend at the pool/gym.
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> >I'm wondering, does anyone do this and how to you find it?  Do you
> >have a wall behind you or just the ball?  I'm curious...
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> >Thanks,
> >Kevin
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