Sarah Mahoney
Occupational Health Physiotherapist

Designer of the Microdesk

Sarah Mahoney is a New Zealand trained physiotherapist from Otago School of Physiotherapy in Dunedin. She specializes in the area of Health Promotion and has a Diploma in Public Health from Auckland University. Her work in the field of Occupational Health Physiotherapy developed after 20 years of clinical practice and community involvement.

The Microdesk story

Watch Sarah Mahoney PT tell the Microdesk story. (25.5 MB)

Several years ago, Mahoney observed the awkward working postures of office workers trying to use a computer and work on papers at the same time. The reaching and twisting associated with this work was causing a high incidence of neck and arm pain in these workers. She searched for a product solution and could find none. She would have to devise her own solution.

The Microdesk began as a non-adjustable, clear, see-through, sloped writing surface that was placed over the rear section of the keyboard. Over the years it evolved into an adjustable platform, light weight and easy to use, with 3 models to choose from – the Regular Microdesk for a one level desk; the Step Microdesk for the keyboard tray style desk or where the monitor is positioned low on an ordinary desk; and the Compact Microdesk for use with a laptop docking station or a confined desk area.