To work in an office means to spend most of your time sitting –this is a position which causes stress and tension in the back and allthe body. That is why to avoid these problemsit is important to have anergonomic office chair that helps the correct body position andphysicalcomfort during working time.
What kind is the most ergonomic chair?
There aremany types of ergonomic chairssuitable for the office. Noneof them is by all means the best ergonomic chair /one/. The followingvery importantaccents could help everyone find the most appropriate office chair forhis/herpersonal needs. This also relates not only for the traditional officechair,but for all its alternatives, which may be preferred by people spendingmorethan 8 hours a day at their working place.
There are a few things/specifications every ergonomic chair should have/possess/:
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Height of the seat: The height ofthe chair should be easily adjusted. The most appropriate for morepeople height is between 16 and 21 inches (40,60 up to 53,30 cm).
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Width and depth of the seat: The width and depth should ensure the needed comfort to anyone. Usually the standard is 17 – 20 inches (50,80cm). The depth of the seat should be enough, so that the back is comfortably placed on the back of the seat in the position where there is space of 2 – 4 inches (10.16 сm) between the back of the knees and the seat of the chair.
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Support for the back: The support of the lower part of the back and waist is very important. The spine has an inward curve and sitting for a long time without support causes spine problems and often changes the natural curve of the spine and the back.
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The backrest: It should be 12-19 inches (approximately 48 cm) wide. In case it is separate from the seat its height and angle should be adjustable. In case the seat and the backrest of the office chair are combined in/as one, then the backrest should be adjustable by angle forth and back with a stopping mechanism, preventing the over bending if the person has already chosen the most comfortable for him/her position.
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Materials: They should be thick and soft enough to provide comfort when sitting for long periods.
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Elbow and arm - rests: Movable and adjustable they should enable arms and shoulders rest. The upper part of the arms and the elbows will be in a comfortable resting position while the wrists and the lower part of the arms are busy writing on the keyboard, for example.
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Mobility: The preferred office chair should help you reach every corner of the office and turn you by 360 degrees to reach the desired aim without getting up from it.
