A bit on ergonomics in the office...
The number of office workers who suffer from fatigue, numbness or tingling in the arms, hands and wrists has increased dramatically with the evolving computer technology today. Proper keyboard height, ergonomic palm supports, mouse tray location, and feet and knee positioning all play a part in minimizing these injuries. Studies have also shown that keeping the wrists in a neutral position may help relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, RSI and other wrist-related injuries.
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Friday, 4 September 2009
Ergonomic Chairs
Exercise ball ergonomic chair
The exercise ball chair is another completely different type of ergonomic chair. As the name states, it is a ball, which is large enough to support the user in any long-term sitting usage, and works well as a desk chair or computer chair. The major advantage to this type of chair is that it encourages movement and active sitting.
Recliner chair
For some people, sitting in a reclined position is most comfortable for their backs. For example, people with pain from lumbar spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease often will feel most comfortable in a reclined position with feet propped up on a footrest.
The exercise ball chair is another completely different type of ergonomic chair. As the name states, it is a ball, which is large enough to support the user in any long-term sitting usage, and works well as a desk chair or computer chair. The major advantage to this type of chair is that it encourages movement and active sitting.
Recliner chair
For some people, sitting in a reclined position is most comfortable for their backs. For example, people with pain from lumbar spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease often will feel most comfortable in a reclined position with feet propped up on a footrest.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Types of ergonomic office chairs
So what types of ergonomic office chairs are there?
Kneeling ergonomic chairThe kneeling chair is an office chair that has no back, and places the user in a modified kneeling position. The design encourages good posture by sliding the hips forward and aligning the back, shoulder and neck.
Saddle ergonomic chairThe saddle chair is another ergonomic chair that can be used as a desk chair or computer chair. This type of office chair is in the shape of a horse's saddle and puts the user in a position somewhere between sitting and standing, similar to the position used when riding a horse. This allows the legs to drop naturally, and widen, creating a healthy and stable position.
In my next post I'll continue with two more ergonomic chairs
Kneeling ergonomic chairThe kneeling chair is an office chair that has no back, and places the user in a modified kneeling position. The design encourages good posture by sliding the hips forward and aligning the back, shoulder and neck.
Saddle ergonomic chairThe saddle chair is another ergonomic chair that can be used as a desk chair or computer chair. This type of office chair is in the shape of a horse's saddle and puts the user in a position somewhere between sitting and standing, similar to the position used when riding a horse. This allows the legs to drop naturally, and widen, creating a healthy and stable position.
In my next post I'll continue with two more ergonomic chairs
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