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Entries from December 2007

Choosing Proper Office Furniture for Special Needs: Part 2

December 18, 2007 · Leave a Comment

When searching for office chairs, it is easy to assume that one size fits all. However, to practice good ergonomics, the office chair can have many features designed to help the users who fall out of the range of normal size, has special health considerations, has an unusual job or works with unique machinery. The most popular extra features and options for an ergonomic chair are discussed here.

Some users have longer or shorter torsos and body types and extra adjustments and cylinder height options should be considered to keep the proper posture. Some individuals may not like the idea of a footrest option and might order a smaller cylinder, while a larger person would order a taller cylinder height. The cylinder height controls the seat height allowing the user to place his feet flat on the floor, an important step in ergonomic positioning.

Some workspaces that necessitate taller needs, such as drafting tables or wetbars may require a foot-ring option to keep the users feet firmly supported while still reaching the table comfortably and with proper elbow placement. Foot-rings can also help the smaller user accommodate for the proper feet placement.

Large individuals can often have the most difficult time finding chairs with options and features that adequately meet their needs. Many options are now available to keep any user practicing good ergonomics. The seat pan can be manufactured to a wider specification, with usually only 1-2” increase can make all the difference.

Many Big and Tall chair models also come with a sliding adjustable seat to change the seat depth to better accommodate a longer leg or upper thigh. A synchro knee tilt which keeps the user’s feet firmly on the floor even when reclining is recommended for a larger user to prevent circulation reduction in the back of the legs. This feature reclines the back of the seat at a faster ratio than the seat pan, helping keep the legs positioned correctly.

When choosing your office chair, the casters are also an important option to consider and one which many people forget. When using an office chair on carpet, the caters are of a completely different sort than on hardwood or linoleum. Make sure to consider where the chair will be used to get the easiest glide available. Some casters are made with locking mechanisms which are needed in some workspaces or optional glides to keep the chair stationary.

When choosing the options for your office chair, it is good to remember proper ergonomics, always keep in mind your body type and any special needs necessary and unique for your comfort.

Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen
has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs
and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.

Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.

Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics

More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained

How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You

Categories: Back Pain Relief · Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Special Needs Chairs · Workplace Needs · choosing your office chair
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Office Furniture Ultimate Experience: The Executive Massage Chairs!

December 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Sometimes, no matter how comfortable a chair may be, after sitting in it for hours you still feel pain: muscle tension, lower back pain, etc. At the end of the day, or maybe even well before clock out time, you want and need a massage. Instead of paying for expensive massages and having to take time out of your busy day, now you can get one while you’re still in the office- even still sitting in your chair. Meet the executive massage chairs! These chairs are available in a leather, with a variety of color options, and come with many ergonomic features such as lumbar support, height adjustment, and tilt tension control. The massage control switch is conveniently located near the seat cushion so not to be obvious. The chair is designed to look like a classy business chair.

Besides looking great in any office, the massage chairs actually help reduce your aches and pains by targeting key areas in the thighs, lumbar (lower back) and upper back regions. There are three levels and intensity and pre-programmed modes for all-over relaxation. The chairs are very durable and can handle weights over 350 pounds like a charm.

So when purchasing your next office chair, consider an executive massage chairs that offers both style and the ultimate experience in comfort and relaxation.

Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen
has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs
and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.

Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.

Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics

More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained

How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You

Categories: Back Pain Relief · Ergonomic Info · Office Chair Info · Special Needs Chairs · Workplace Needs · choosing your office chair
Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Office Furniture: Finding the Right Fit for Big and Tall Needs

December 13, 2007 · Leave a Comment

When searching for office chairs, it is easy to assume that one size fits all. However, to practice good ergonomics, the office chair can have many features designed to help the users who fall out of the range of normal size, has special health considerations, has an unusual job or works with unique machinery. The most popular extra features and options for an ergonomic chair are discussed here.

Some users have longer or shorter torsos and body types and extra adjustments and cylinder height options should be considered to keep the proper posture. Some individuals may not like the idea of a footrest option and might order a smaller cylinder, while a larger person would order a taller cylinder height. The cylinder height controls the seat height allowing the user to place his feet flat on the floor, an important step in ergonomic positioning.

Some workspaces that necessitate taller needs, such as drafting tables or wetbars may require a foot-ring option to keep the users feet firmly supported while still reaching the table comfortably and with proper elbow placement. Foot-rings can also help the smaller user accommodate for the proper feet placement.

Large individuals can often have the most difficult time finding chairs with options and features that adequately meet their needs. Many options are now available to keep any user practicing good ergonomics. The seat pan can be manufactured to a wider specification, with usually only 1-2″ increase can make all the difference. Many Big and Tall chair models also come with a sliding adjustable seat to change the seat depth to better accommodate a longer leg or upper thigh. A synchro knee tilt which keeps the user’s feet firmly on the floor even when reclining is recommended for a larger user to prevent circulation reduction in the back of the legs. This feature reclines the back of the seat at a faster ratio than the seat pan, helping keep the legs positioned correctly.

When choosing your office chair, the casters are also an important option to consider and one which many people forget. When using an office chair on carpet, the caters are of a completely different sort than on hardwood or linoleum. Make sure to consider where the chair will be used to get the easiest glide available. Some casters are made with locking mechanisms which are needed in some workspaces or optional glides to keep the chair stationary.When choosing the options for your office chair, it is good to remember proper ergonomics, always keep in mind your body type and any special needs necessary and unique for your comfort.

Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen
has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs
and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.

Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.

Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics

More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained

How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You

Categories: Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Special Needs Chairs · Workplace Needs · choosing your office chair
Tagged: , , , , ,

Choosing Proper Office Furniture for Special Needs: Part 1

December 12, 2007 · Leave a Comment

When searching for office chairs, it is easy to assume that one size fits all. However, to practice good ergonomics, the office chair can have many features designed to help the users who fall out of the range of normal size, has special health considerations, has an unusual job or works with unique machinery. The most popular extra features and options for an ergonomic chair are discussed here.

Proper armrest support is critical to alleviating back and neck pain when seated for long hours at the computer typing or using the mouse. Most armrest are designed for the user to take small break throughout the typing experience, answering phone calls, conversations, etc., when the user has the armrest for additional support and an armrest is needed.

Adjustable arms with height and width adjustments are recommended to get the proper elbow and wrist placement. This allows the user to put the armrest at the precise location for optimum elbow support. Some individuals have chronic forearm pain and manufacturers of ergonomic custom chairs have started to feature an option of a tilting armrests which would match the user’s natural motions forward and back.

Your spine is equally as important and good lower back relief comes from maintaining your natural curve in the lower lumbar (back) region. Most chairs don’t accommodate for this and it is absolutely necessary for proper lumbar support and comfort ability in the long term when seated for long periods of time at employment. Some users may have a large lordosis which is a fancy name for the lower back curve. These users may require an additional lumbar support bolster or pillow to help keep the natural curve.

For people with sensitive lower backs, an adjustable lumbar support may be necessary to truly find the comfort level desired when seated. Many new task chair models are already starting to feature this as a standard option because of the benefits of fitting that support your body type.

© 2007 Sit On This Ergonomics, LLC.

Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen
has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office Chairs and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.

Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs, Mesh Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their Huge Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo website provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect Office Chair for their situation.

Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On This Ergonomics

More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics Explained

How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking the Right Office Chair for You

Categories: Back Pain Relief · Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Office Chair Info · Special Needs Chairs · choosing your office chair

The Reception Office Furniture: Make A Good First Impression

December 6, 2007 · Leave a Comment

First impressions are important and lasting, and in the office, your reception area is more often than not the place that customers and clients get their first impression. Thus it is imperative that you give the right impression, whether you want to project a professional, modern, casual, or chic appearance. Today’s office furniture market offers a wide range of reception chairs to fit any style and price range. Remember, office furniture should be ergonomic, commedias, and fit your desired style and budget. Reception seats offer the most contribution to making your reception area warm and friendly as the chairs are often the only furniture they will use. You can choose from some of the contemporary and iconoclastic designs or maybe even a couch.

Barrel shaped leather or vinyl office chairs are uniquely designed and are perfect for lounge use or guest chairs. The sturdy base offers support to help insure longevity of use and style. The barrel chair is surprising comfortable and fits any modern styled office.

Traditional Bankers Reception Side chairs are very elegant, and as the name implies, enhances a traditionally styled office. This chair features upholstered arms, a contoured back, solid wood frame, and individual brass nail heads trim the leather to add style. This chair is known for its long lasting durability and comes in many different styles and materials.

Stack reception chairs are the most cost efficient and universal; they are used from offices to hotel ballrooms for large conferences. The ability to stack multiple chairs also allows this option to save storage space when needed. These chairs also come in a variety of colors, styles (such as with or without armrests or coasters), and materials.

However you decide to decorate your reception area, keep in mind style, space, comfort, and ergonomics for the perfect first impression.

Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen
has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs
and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.

Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.

Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics

More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained

How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You

Categories: Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Workplace Needs
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The New Office: Your Home

December 1, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Although designed to make you feel like your in the office, home office furniture can be different than traditional office furniture. Manufacturers design your home office chairs, desk, etc., to suit the home environment and needs. These home furnishings often offer softer edges and corners, designed with children in mind who are often at eye level with many sharp corners. Home furniture also usually has a more casual appearance to blend in with the rest of your home decor. With the many style and color options, you can choose your home office furniture to suit any taste. This also allows the home office to possible serve dual purposes.

While home office furniture may be more laid back that traditional office furnishing, they are both used similarly: to help you work. Choose furniture that will enhance your ability to get your work done while allowing you the comfortable home environment. Ergonomics is essential! Ergonomics will help a user maintain proper posture, helping to prevent muscle and skeleton tension and/or problems such as carpal tunnel.

While many companies are beginning to allow their employees to work more at home, and as the internet money making opportunities expand, make sure that your home office enhances productivity and comfort.

Author Bio:
Amy Pedersen
has worked in the Ergonomics and Office Furniture
industry for over 10 years and is owner of Sit On This Ergonomics,
operating a number of ergonomic websites dedicated to Office
Chairs
and the practice of good Workplace Ergonomics.

Featuring a wide variety of Executive Chairs, Leather Office Chairs,
Mesh
Seating & Task Office Chairs with an Online Sales Catalog. Their
Huge
Office Chair Collection and the Sit On This Ergo
website
provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and
seating in the workplace environment to help people to find the perfect
Office Chair for their situation.

Visit Our Office Chair Collection:
Sit On
This Ergonomics

More Ergonomic Information:
Ergonomics
Explained

How to Choose Your Chair:
Picking
the Right Office Chair for You

Categories: Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Workplace Needs
Tagged: , , , ,