How to choose an ergonomic office chair?
Digitization of work and the rise of the internet has led to a major spike in the usage of computers to accomplish everyday tasks. To provide depth and clarity to this argument we have seen a rise of nearly 34% in the number of computer users in the last couple of years. The scenario is that all work now a days is processed with the help of a computer on a daily basis. This would mean that 8 hours in the office is spent sitting in front of a screen.
Going from an active lifestyle of making and doing things for yourself to a sedentary lifestyle of organising and getting things done has a drastic effect on your health and well being. The most commonly associated problems with such a work lifestyle is knee pain, neck pain, and severe stress on your spine. This article is a go to guide to pick up the perfect work chair that breaks downs the complexities of ergonomics to help you better understand what is good for your posture.
A choice of chairs:
Various elements come into play while selecting an office chair. It is important to know the size and shape of the users, the tasks involved and the work environment in which this chair is set. Given below are the most important elements to consider before purchasing a workspace chair for your office:
Know what anthropometrics is:
Understanding the relation between man and material to better the design of anything.
The average size of a fully grown adult male and woman is taken as a reference when designing the ergonomic office chair. However as no two people are alike which would mean that anybody who does not fit into the average category will need a modified seat to sit comfortably.
For eg. A taller person will need a deeper seat to provide proper support to his lower limbs and frame. A shorter person in relation to this will be needing a narrow seat to ensure comfort and proper support.
What this means in layman terms is that every individuals specific anthropometric measurements need to be taken to get the right seat for proper posture and comfort.
User conditions and issues:
Subject to a lot of studies and research, the perfect seat ergonomics also depends on the effects of work in correlation to your body. This refers not just to your chair but to the environment surrounding you while you're at work. This mismatch of human interaction with the environment and materials he/she works with leads to specific problems which if not dealt with appropriately will lead to grave health issues later on. Your choice in chairs can help you improve your health. Certain issues like a hernia problem will need the person to pick a chair that offers adequate lumbar support. People suffering from joint pain or tendonitis will need padded and adjustable armrests to give reasonable support to one’s arms.
Adjustments and adapts to your chair tech These elements must be considered when choosing an ergonomic chair:
* Adjustable height, depth and angle of the seat to ensure ergonomic posture for users
* Adjustable height for the backrest to provide lumbar support
* Adjustable width and height of the armrests for proper shoulder positioning;
* Removable or articulating armrests to allow worker the possibility of moving closer to the work surface.
* Tilt Tension lock for the perfect locking mechanism to suit your seating style.
* Adjustable pneumatic chair lift for proper seat to table height.
Picking the right chair may seem like an impossible task especially when faced with the choices available. The chair should support you and become an extension of what you do while you're on it. It is therefore of utmost important to pick a chair that suits your needs keeping you healthy and supported when you're at work.
