Although ergonomics are discussed at length for employees sitting at an office desk, what about those that bring their work home with them at the end of the day? Ergonomic benefits can be found beyond the office, especially to how employees commute with their laptops to and from the office.

For those employees that travel at length with their laptop computers, an ergonomic laptop backpack may help alleviate and prevent ergonomic issues from cropping up.

“Ergonomic backpacks are designed around the user,” said Brian Bone, certified professional ergonomist, in a press release. These backpacks are constructed to “provide a proper fit so that muscles of the body do less work and uncomfortable pressure points are relieved.”

The design of these ergonomic laptop bags helps save the user’s muscles from extra work, reduce pain and improve posture and overall comfort.

Targus, a company that specializes in the mobile computing accessories category, has come up with a definitive list of what consumers should look for when selecting an ergonomic backpack to help improve comfort and reduce fatigue from long-term wear. For employees that are toting their laptops and other tech gear around, they should look for the following when selecting a backpack:

• Proper weight distribution, by strategically-placed pockets and partitioned main compartments;
• Adjustable features, including shoulder straps, sternum straps and hip belts, multiple size options, and height-adjustable shoulder strap attachment or adjustable torso length;
• Comfortable design, including an airflow channel for breathability, soft and comfortable padding, and contoured and well-padded shoulder straps.

To read more about how to select an ergonomic backpack, click here.