Entries categorized as ‘Special Needs Chairs’
My wrist and arm hurt so bad, I can’t even type a simple e-mail anymore. This is a complaint that doctors are hearing more often as a common patient problem, usually related to a workplace injury. Computer programmers, hairstylists, prep cooks and even your average office employee are all at risk for injuries just stemming from their everyday work tasks.
Carpal tunnel, tendinitis and nerve disorder injuries from improper positioning of the workstation or from a task requiring repetitive motion for extended periods are growing in number. People are also working longer hours without proper seating or equipment for the task.
Carpal Tunnel, Tendinitis as well as many other minor injuries are now making the way to the workers compensation claim arena on a large scale. The rising number of claims being filed for such injuries is thought to be due to the improper positioning of employee workstations and the lack of employee training in proper practices for good body health. Most workers spend a considerable amount of time in their workstation, proper positioning is critical to good body health and employee productivity.
When workstations are designed with ergonomics in mind, it can help in both the prevention of injuries and in aiding employee productivity. A comfortable employee is a much more productive employee. Many ergonomic devices have been invented to help with the prevention and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome affects a person’s wrist and fingers with many different levels of seriousness and can progress quite quickly to a serious problem. Affecting both typing skills, mouse use and everyday tasks, such as phone use, carpal tunnel can easily put an employee on full leave, due to their inability to complete tasks as needed.
Carpal tunnel can be treated in many different ways and is said to be completely correctable with surgery, with many patients experiencing a full recovery after going under the knife. Braces can also be worn to help keep the wrist stabilized and ease the pain experienced with movement.
Some massage therapists are known to treat and help to alleviate carpal tunnel as well as tendinitis through an array of massage treatments. Tendinitis and carpal tunnel are treated with emphasis on the spine and neck area to help with the pinched nerves and muscles that helped to cause the problem in massage therapy.
Proper ergonomic positioning of the body while sitting and keeping the desk, keyboard and mouse at the correct height is key to prevention of injury and can save workers and employers a lot of hassle, time and money. Carpal Tunnel and tendinitis are problems more widely recognized by most companies as an important issues for overall employee health and hopefully continues to be. With education, avoiding a ton of hassle for both the employees and employers is simple.
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 · Special Needs Chairs · Workplace Needs · choosing your office chair
Tagged: chairs online, ergonomic chair, ergonomics, office chair, office chairs
In today’s computer driven world office furniture isn’t just for adult; kids need them also. And with children becoming computer literate at a younger age all the time (I know several three year olds that can navigate on the computer and play video games better than me!), it’s important that they, too, have proper computer chairs.
The first thing to keep in mind is the age of the child. If you are purchasing a chair for a one or two year old, or a very small child, I would recommend looking into wooden or upholstered chairs that don’t have wheels on the bottom. These chairs are the safest option for your toddler or grandchild; being low to the ground and sturdy protects the child from easy spills.
For an older child, 3 to 12 years of age, who are not big enough to properly fit into an adult chair, there are many options to choose from. It’s important to consider an ergonomic chair. With children spending more and more time at the computer every day, it is import to help support their growing and developing body with ergonomics. Adults feel the aches and pains of sitting in a poor chair, but even worse would be for a child to develop a poor spine due to long hours playing video games and “studying.” Ergonomic options would include a pneumatic lift, tension control, lumbar support, head rests, and armrests.
Children’s computer chairs come in many different styles. I would recommend a fabric or mesh upholstery over leather. Many models also offer a molded foam seat and back to enhance comfort
My favorite aspect of a Child’s Office Computer Chair is the array of colors, fabric styles, and even character designs. You can find a Child’s Chair in virtually every color, perfect to match their bedroom or playroom. They come in neons, pastels, stripes, polka dots, princesses, racecars, dogs, cats, and almost anything else you can imagine. Have fun with your kid, and ensure that your loved ones are being taken care of even while sitting in front of the computer.
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 · Office Chair Info · Other · Special Needs Chairs · choosing your office chair
Tagged: chairs online, children, children's office computer chairs, ergonomic chair, ergonomics, kids, office chair, office chairs
January 12, 2008 · 1 Comment
The Swopper stool, made by Via is currently in a class all of it’s own. With it’s truly unique ergonomic design concepts and style of sitting, the VIA has won over it’s many critics once they have spent time testing the design. When first viewed by someone unaware of it’s ergonomic presence, it may seem just a high-end and stylish stool with great presence. It is very modern with the coordinating coils giving just a hint as to the true inner workings of the Swopper motion seating experience.
Once seated in the Swopper stool, your spine can definitely feel the relaxed and yet stretched perfectly position of the spine and lower lumbar region. The lower lumbar can feel truly relaxed and although the seated position of the Swopper may look hard to keep, once seated, the user realizes how easy it is to stay in the position without effort. The design of the Swopper keeps your feet flat on the floor and your back in the correct position, even without any backrest at all.
The standard Swopper featured in the VIA Quick Ship Program has an ultrasuede fabric which is helpful for its gripping qualities to hold the user in place. The Swopper is also available in a large variety of custom ordered fabrics including leather and many different patterns available. The VIA custom ordered Swopper Stool has a choice of two different base choices, titanium or anthracite (charcoal gray). Either base is available through the custom ordered Swopper program although the quick ship program is only sold with the anthracite base. A wooden backrest is even available as an option for custom ordered Swopper’s.
With strong support from it’s purchaser’s and ranking high in customer satisfaction while winning many prestigious office furniture design awards, the Swopper Chair is here to stay. This author would rank it as one of my most unique seating experiences with real comfort ability for long periods. Using one for a week to “test drive” it, I could feel some pressure released from my spine and got a ton of compliments and questions from everyone who saw it. It truly wins many hearts with it’s beautiful, unique and ergonomic styled design and health benefits.
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 · Ergonomics Explained · Office Chair Info · Special Needs Chairs · Workplace Needs · choosing your office chair
Tagged: chairs online, ergonomic chair, ergonomics, office chair, office chairs
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
Tagged: back pain, big tall chairs, ergonomic office chair, office chairs, special needs office furniture, special needs seating
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: chairs online, ergonomic chairs, ergonomics, executive chairs, Leather Chairs, massage chairs, office chairs, workplace
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: big and tall office furniture, chairs online, ergonomic chair, ergonomics, office chair, office chairs
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
