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