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| easy to assume that one size fits all. However, to | | | | proper elbow placement. Footrings can also help |
| practice good ergonomics, the office chair can | | | | the smaller user acommodate for the proper feet |
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| are discussed here.Proper armrest support is | | | | to a wider specification, with usually only 1-2" |
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| spine is equally as important and good lower back | | | | where the chair will be used to get the easiest |
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