sharon - b/c of back injuries i cant use the foot pedal w/my right foot...but i have been able to use my left foot...it took awhile to get used to it..but i find i sit up straighter....i went under my table, used those stick on clip organizers and ran the pedal cord to the left so im not tripping on it...see if that may work for you..it does take a little getting used to but it was worth it for me..