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May 14

Ergonomic Chairs

Posted on May 14, 2011 by somchai

Having back pains might not be a life threatening condition but it surely is a life changing one. Your ADLs are affected. You can’t function as well compared when you were still free from the pain. And so, to avoid these back pains from occurring, start with purchasing an ergonomic chair that will protect your back.

An ergonomic chair is one that is designed with ease of use in mind. The structures that are present are not fancy. Rather, they are placed there with their respective modifications to allow for the most comfortable use of the chair.

Ergonomic chairs have several features. These are the features that can help prevent or reduce the occurrence of back pains:

Adjustable height. This can refer to the total height of the chair. You can adjust how high the seat is from the floor. You can decide to have your feet touch the floor or not. The height adjustments also allow the person to control the height that their arms can reach. For example, when working in front of a computer, there will be height differences that need to be corrected to reduce back, neck and arm strain.

It may also be related to the height of the chair’s back rest. To further prevent back problems or to have the at a comfortable position, the height of the back rest needs to be adjusted to the height of the person’s back. There are contours on the chair that correspond with the contours that are present on the back of a person. And these areas need to perfectly meet so that the back can be well supported.

Adjustable width. This can mostly refer to the width of the back rest. Different people have different trunk sizes and the difference will be important when considering a good support for the back’s position.

There are several dimensions by which a chair may be considered good enough for the back but it really lies on specific conditions. You can know if a chair is good enough for you by trying it out. The moment that you sit down on the chair, you should be comfortable already.

Adjustable depth. This pertains to the distance from the front to the back of the chair. For the chair to be good for people with back pain, there should be at least 2-4 inches of space on the back of the knees and the seat.

Swivel. A chair that swivels allows for faster and more convenient performance of tasks. Also, there is no need to strain in order to reach things that are on your desk. You can avoid back pains as well as stretching your arms and neck.

Angle adjuster. There are seats that can allow for the angle of the chair to be adjusted. Having this kind of feature in your chair will mean that you can tilt the chair on a position that is most comfortable for you. This angle adjuster may be applied to the back rest or to the main base of the chair itself. Read More →

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May 12

Ergonomic Office Chairs

Posted on May 12, 2011 by somchai

Ergonomic office chairs are chairs that are designed to allow the user to perform office work in comfort for prolonged periods of time. Using a non-ergonomic chair at work can lead to the development of chronic pain, and certainly has a negative impact on performance and productivity.

Why it’s important to adjust ergonomic office chairs

Unfortunately, they’ve yet to invent the ergonomic chair that automatically adjusts itself, so it’s always necessary to spend some time manually adjusting an ergonomic chair in order to get the benefits that ergonomic office chairs can provide.

The adjustment period for ergonomic office chairs can last up to a few weeks. Taking more time doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing anything wrong – it can simply be a matter of fine tuning until you’ve got that perfect fit.

We’ve compiled some general hints on how to adjust ergonomic office chairs properly, so that you create a fit that allows you to work in comfort. Not all ergonomic office chairs have the same adjustable parts, but these or equivalent parts can be found on most quality models.

Seat height

When adjusting the seat height, make sure your feet are flat on the floor or foot rest. If your feet aren’t touching the floor, then you are at risk of developing circulation problems in your legs. If you can’t reach the desk or keyboard comfortably while keeping the seat low enough to have your feet on the floor or foot rest, the desk may need to be adjusted instead.

Tilt tension

The tilt tension controls how tight or loose the chair’s reclining mechanism is. If it’s too loose, the chair will start to recline without much pressure, which may force you to lean forward in your seat, while if it’s too tight, it will be difficult to recline.

Arm height

If the arm height is too low, you will have unnecessary pressure on your shoulders and upper back, so you may find that you have to have the arms a little higher than what you might have been used to with a non-ergonomic chair. Give it a little time and see if you can’t get used to the slightly higher arms. If they remain uncomfortable, though, that’s a reliable sign that they should probably be a bit lower.

Arm angle

The ideal arm angle depends mostly on the types of tasks you do. If you need to move around in your chair a lot, working at a large desk space, it might be preferable to have the arms rotated out a bit. Also, as a general rule, having them in while typing and out while using the mouse works well.

Forward angle

The forward angle or tilt position is generally used when also using a higher chair height. This is especially common when used in conjunction with a foot ring or foot rest for drafting purposes. When the chair is set in the forward position, it’s usually a good idea to also reduce the tilt range in order to ensure proper back support.

Tilt range

The tilt range or tilt limiter controls how far the ergonomic office chair is allowed to recline. If you want to stay upright at all times, set the tilt limiter at the minimum setting. Read More →

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Feb 21

Ergonomic Chairs

Posted on February 21, 2011 by somchai

An ergonomic computer chair is one that is designed to support the user in areas a standard chair just doesn’t cover. The standard computer chairs we are all used to, whether it is at home, work or school, are not manufactured with comfort and body posture in mind. This is a major flaw in the way we as people work on a daily basis.

As I’m sure you are probably familiar with, after sitting in a regular computer chair for an extended period of time you begin to feel strain and discomfort in various parts of your body. This is due to the lack of support these standard chairs provide. They usually have limited adjustability and do not accommodate for the different sizes and shapes of the people sitting in the chair. A computer chair should be your friend and should not cause you pain.

If you want to escape the limitations and discomforts of standard computer chairs you need to invest in a high quality ergonomic chair. A good ergonomic computer chair will allow you to adjust various aspects of it to fit the chair to your personal size and shape. This includes an adjustable seat height (up and down), seat tilt (forward and backward), back tilt and lumbar adjustment, and adjustable chair arms. All aspects of the chair should be customizable to your body. The chair should also allow for anyone besides you to sit in it and adjust all of the settings for their body size and shape fairly quickly and easily.

Ergonomic chairs are manufactured in a variety of styles and shapes. You can find ergonomic task chairs designed for light or heavy computer use, ergonomic office chairs for light computer use and long periods of sitting down (like at meetings), and ergonomic stools for those involved in graphic arts or who just don’t have the room necessary for a standard ergonomic chair. There surely is an ergonomic chair available to fit each and every person who sits for a good part of their day. All of the styles, colors and materials you find on standard chairs are now available on ergonomic chairs also because of the growing demand.

Your back is one of the most important parts of your body, isn’t it time you started to treat it right? A good ergonomic chair will help relieve back and neck strain from extended periods of sitting and will provide years of comfort and enhanced productivity. Read More →

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