| The terms computer ergonomics and office | | | | online that can build an ergonomic lab chair or lab |
| ergonomics are often used to mean exactly the | | | | stool chair to your specification if you can't find |
| same thing; they're usually referring to | | | | one that fits your needs. |
| body-adapted ergonomic chairs, office chairs, | | | | Some seat pans adjust easily for either a forward |
| stools, desks, keyboards, mice, etc. | | | | or backward tilt. The hydraulic seat height |
| Sitting at workstations that are not designed with | | | | adjustment allows the user to adjust the chair so |
| ergonomics in mind can contribute to chronic | | | | the feet can rest on the floor or footrest and the |
| problems like carpal tunnel syndrome and | | | | upper body is properly aligned with the computer |
| repetitive stress injuries. Incorrect ergonomics can | | | | monitor, keyboard and mouse. The chair-recline or |
| cause back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, | | | | tilt adjustment changes the angle of the entire |
| headaches, and many other medical problems. No | | | | seat. |
| matter what the task, an ergonomic chair will pay | | | | Armrests alleviate the pressure on the back but |
| for itself fast due to experiencing less pain and | | | | may interfere with lower desks. Adequate lumbar |
| increased productivity. | | | | support is the most crucial element of a backrest. |
| You may be looking for a new chair but if you're | | | | As with backrest angle adjustability, a reclined |
| willing to buy a used chair you may be able to find | | | | chair transfers some of the upper body weight to |
| a used true ergonomic chair, ergonomic office | | | | the backrest. |
| chair or a relatively expensive chair like the Aeron | | | | The tilt mechanism maintains support as you |
| chair online or on eBay. It's not likely you'll find a | | | | move and recline; it's best to have your back in a |
| cheap ergonomic chair or office chair. | | | | slightly reclined position while seated at your desk. |
| The ergonomic executive office chair generally | | | | Adjustable height and width are absolutely |
| has an adjustable headrest or neck rest. If you're | | | | necessary when buying a chair with armrests; the |
| in a laboratory setting, you may need an | | | | armrest should be made of a soft material and |
| ergonomic lab chair or stool on a tall cylinder with | | | | should be at least 2" wide to provide an adequate |
| or without arms and when you're working on a | | | | surface area. It's important to purchase a chair |
| taller stool you'll need to consider a foot rest to | | | | which uses dense, small-cell foam padding or |
| give you the right support for your feet, including | | | | spring coils to retain its support and cushioning, |
| your ankles and knees. The task chairs also have | | | | usually found in higher quality chairs. |
| height-adjustable, pivoting arm rests and | | | | You can sometimes find the more expensive |
| oversized and linear tracking arms. | | | | Aeron chair used online or at office furniture |
| Ergonomic intensive use chairs are very durable | | | | consignment stores if you're looking for a used |
| and especially need to be ergonomic in design, | | | | chair. Whenever you see the designation |
| because workers are usually sitting for many | | | | ergonomically designed, it may not be truly |
| hours. Intensive use chairs or seating, also known | | | | ergonomic and just a marketing ploy. These chairs |
| as 24/7 seating, is for dispatch room security | | | | may have a couple of features that are |
| monitoring areas, control rooms, and 911 | | | | ergonomic. If you can't afford a new Aeron chair |
| emergency dispatch offices. There are stores | | | | find another brand that is a true ergonomic chair. |