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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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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
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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.
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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
There are thousands of options to choose from when picking your office furniture, from different features and styles to colors. With such a large market, it can be confusing when trying to find and order the chair that best suits your needs. The most important feature to look for in a chair are the ergonomic options. Practicing proper ergonomics can promote a healthy spine and good posture. This will help reduce pain and possible related health problems.
The standard options available on most task office chairs and stools are things like seat height adjustment levers, a tilt mechanism, tilt locking pins, and lumbar support with adjustments on each. Having proper lumbar support and the adjustability of the tilt mechanism are perhaps the most important features for good ergonomics. The lower back is the area affected by the most stress when sitting for a long period of time; extra lumbar support is really effective to help relieve some of the pressure to the lower back. Lumbar support can also be optioned with an adjustment scale to help place the support where needed for the user’s specific body type.
The desired position when seated in your office chair is in a slightly reclined position, therefore a tilt mechanism is needed for proper positioning. This also works to prevent future long term back problems. Some tilt mechanisms also come with locking positions to help the user properly recline into the desired position for the task at hand.
Another feature that is helpful to users but is often found mostly in more expensive models is an option referred to as “synchro-knee tilt.” This allows the user’s feet to stay on the floor while supporting a straight back or in a reclining position. Ergonomics also call for your feet to be placed squarely on the floor at all times to help keep the spine in the correct position. The ratio is approximately 2 degrees for recline in each position or the back support and 1 degree for recline in each position for the seat.
Finally, a headrest can be helpful to the taller user or to the user who spends more time reclining than the average worker. When choosing a high backed model versus a mid or low backed model it seems to be more of a matter of taste than ergonomic needs. Most executive chairs feature a high back while the task chairs are standard in a mid back form. The “Big and Tall” options within office chairs are growing bigger. When choosing the features for a chair where you intend to spend a great deal of your day, keep in mind your body type and individual tasks that need to be performed daily to find the perfect office chair for you.
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 · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Workplace Needs
By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Lumbar Support: This is one of the most important features of an ergonomic chair. This device is intended to prevent, as much as possible, the flattening of the lumbar spine that occurs to most people when there are seated. Lumbar supports usually work as a gentle curve in the backrest shape, and allow user to be seated more comfortable for a longer period of time.
Backrest Height Adjustability: This function allows the user to change the height of the lumbar support area in the chair backrest, although this feature is often interpreted as the ability to change the height of the entire backrest. This function accommodates preference by different users regarding where and how the lumbar support curve contacts the back.
Lumbar Depth Adjustability: This feature affects the size and sometimes the firmness of the lumbar support curve in a chair’s backrest. Like backrest height adjustability, it accommodates different body types and preferences by the user.
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 · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Office Chair Positioning · Other · Workplace Needs
By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Height-adjustable Armrests: This function, as the name suggests, allows the user to adjust the height of the armrests to suit the body of the person, this helps people avoid using chairs with too high or too low of armrests, which could result in elevated shoulders and pressure on the undersides of the elbows and forearms, or would require the user to slump or lean over to one side to use the armrest, respectively. This feature also allows for the armrest to be moved out of the way during some activities that may require lots of arm movement.
Width-adjustable Armrests: This function allows the user to change the distance between the armrests, not the armrests themselves. For an ergonomic office experience, the user does not want a chair with armrest too close together as this will splay the elbows and cause the wrists to bend to the side during activities such as typing. This puts the user at wrist for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Padded Armrests: This feature is advisable as it prevents uncomfortable pressure on the undersides of the forearms and elbows.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder 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, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
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By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Backrest Angle Adjustability: This function allows the user to change the angle of the backrest relative to the angle of the seat. The most common way to adjust the backrest is through and adjustment mechanism, however, it can also be adjusted through flexing materials or springs in the shell of the chair. Backrest angle adjustability enables the chair to support different degrees of recline for the body, which in turn transfers some upper-body weight to the chair backrest and relieves the lower back’s intervertebral discs. This function also increases the angle between the torso and the thighs, which causes the lower back to curve inward. This inward curve in the back also relieves pressure on the disc.
Chair Recline or Tilt: This is a similar function to the Backrest angle adjustors, but not the same. Chair recline or tilt changes the angle of the entire chair seat relative to the floor. There are a couple of ways that this function can work. One is a column tilt, which pivots the chair at the top of the base post and lifts the knees slightly while the back descends. The second is called a knee tilt, where the pivot point is forward of the post, closer to the knees. In a knee tilt chair, the knee lift is negligible, but the back descend more than in a column tilt chair.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder 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, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
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Categories: Big and Tall Chairs · Ergonomic Info · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Other · Workplace Needs
By now, most people are familiar with the term “Ergonomics” and understand that ergonomic furniture is more healthy for the body because it helps to maintain more natural positions that reduce stress to the bones, muscles, and nerves throughout the body. But chair companies and ergonomists often throw around terms related to the designs and functions of ergonomic chairs that the common consumer may not understand. Here is a list of some terms you may need to know.
Seat Height Adjustability: This function allows the user to adjust the height of the chair to allow one’s feet to rest comfortably on the floor or footstool while still maintaining optimum distance from the desk and keyboard. Pneumatic adjustable features are easier to use than mechanical adjustable chairs.
Seat Depth Adjustability: Chairs with the function are able to change the front-to-back depth ratio of the seat by either a backrest in-out adjustability or a sliding seat pan. For smaller people, a shorter seat pan is preferred to allow the person to use the backrest, while a deeper one offers more stability to taller individuals.
Seat Pan Angle Adjustability: This function generally refers to the ability the user has to change the forward-back angle of the seat. It allows them the choice of a fixed angle, rather than a free-floating recline. This function commonly allows for a forward tilt, in which the thighs slope downward. The main purpose of forward tilt is to open the angle between the trunk and thighs, inducing lordosis and reducing disc pressure.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder 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, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
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So you’ve decided to buy new office furniture and you’ve realized the value that ergonomic chairs can provide. As you begin shopping you might be surprised by the number of options that you have to choose from. Names like “Posture Kneeling” and “Saddle” pop up. What are they? And which is the best style for your office or home? Here’s a quick guide to help you in the buying process.
“Saddle Ergonomic Chairs”
Saddle chairs may be used as either a desk or computer chair. The shape, as the name alludes to, is created to resemble the saddle of a horse. This unique style allows the user to remain between a standing and sitting position, which allows a person’s legs to fall more naturally to a person’s side while also allowing them to widen in order to achieve a more stable and healthier position. People with lower back problems may find this style to be much more comfortable than traditional chairs.
“Kneeling Ergonomic Chairs”
Kneeling ergonomic chairs, also known as “Posture Kneeling” chairs, eliminate the back rest, and are created so the user is typically seated in a modified kneeling position. Kneeling chairs assist with good posture by making sure the hips are placed forward and in alignment with the back, shoulders, and neck muscles and bones. This position helps distribute weight evenly between various pressure points on the body, specifically to areas in the knees and the pelvic region. Stress to the lower back and leg muscles are reduced due to the reduction of spinal compression.
“Recliner Chairs”
Because ergonomics works through relieving the body of unnatural positions to help reduce stress on muscles and bones, recliners are naturally “ergonomic.” But don’t let the men out there know that when sitting in their recliners to watch the game, they might actually do their bodies some good (they might never get up). Recliners aren’t just limited to the overstuffed chair sitting in front of the T.V. though; many computer and desk chairs have reclining options. Any chair that helps elevate the feet and reclines the back is an effective way to reduce stress and relieve pressure.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder 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, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
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As often as we hear the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover” we all know that first impressions are critical. And sometimes our appearance is the only first impression we get to give to future clients. We take great care in the morning to dress appropriately; matching the shoes withthe belt or picking out that “power tie”. We want our clothing to project our confidence and capabilities. But what does our office say about us? There are numerous reasons to upgrade our office, and buying new office furniture is one of the greatest ways to improve a business’s look.
The first reason to upgrade an office to to revamp a business’s image. Have you ever been to a dumpy restaurant and thought, “Yes, they have the best food in town, but I wish the place were a little nicer?” Have your clients ever thought the same about your office? Could an image upgrade help you gain more clients?
Have you considered ergonomics? Office injuries due to the poor quality of furniture are the second leading cause of employee sick absences, behind only the common cold. Ergonomic chairs use the natural curvature of the body to help relieve the stress placed on the bones and muscles while working in an office. Significantly reducing or eliminating the cost of workers’ comp claim fees due to poor office furniture is a great justification for new furniture.
A new office will boost company morale, lower work related stress, and increase productivity. Respondents to an American Society of Interior Designers survey identified four ways in which a new office look affects productivity: 1) it improves accessibility, 2) increases employee comfort, 3) increases privacy, including limiting noise and distractions, and 4) provides flexibility and customization.
Giving the office a face lift has many advantages; it can give the company a more professional look, increase clientele, ergonomics can reduce stress and work related injuries, boost morale, and increase productivity. Another advantage? It could cost much less than moving to a new location.
Author Amy Pedersen has worked in the ergonomics and office industry for a number of years and is currently co-founder of Sit On This Ergonomics, operating a number of ergonomic webistes dedicated to office chairs and the practice of good workplace ergonomics. Featuring a wide variety of executive, leather, mesh and task office chairs with an online sales catalog, their website also provides detailed ergonomic information on proper chair positioning and seating in the workplace environment.
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