| So many different features, styles and colors are | | | | locking positions to help the user to properly |
| available that it can be confusing to make sure to | | | | recline into the desired position for the task at |
| order the correct options for your office chair. | | | | hand. |
| Sitting in your office chair for considerable lengths | | | | One feature that is helpful for users but is found |
| of time is standard with computers playing such | | | | mostly in more expensive models, is an option |
| an important role in the 21st century. Practicing | | | | referred to as synchro-knee tilt. This allows the |
| proper ergonomics while making sure to purchase | | | | user's feet to stay on the floor while straight |
| the right size of chair are key factors for a | | | | backed and even when in a reclining position. |
| healthy body and spine when spending lengthy | | | | Ergonomics also call for your feet to stay on the |
| hours of time seated. | | | | floor at all times to keep the spine in the correct |
| The standard options available on most task | | | | position. The synchro-knee tilt mechanism simply |
| office chairs and stools are things like seat height | | | | reclines the feet at a slower ratio than it does the |
| adjustment levers, a tilt mechanism, tilt locking | | | | back of the seat. The ratio is approximately 2 |
| pins and lumbar support with adjustments on | | | | degrees for recline in each position for the back |
| each. Having proper lumbar support and the | | | | support and 1 degree for recline in each position |
| adjsutability of the tilt mechanism are probably | | | | for the seat. |
| the most important features in order to stay | | | | A headrest can be helpful to the taller user or the |
| comfortable in the long term. The lower back is | | | | user who spends more time reclining than the |
| the area facing the most stress when sitting for | | | | average worker. When choosing a high backed |
| long periods of time and the extra lumbar support | | | | model versus a mid or low backed model, it |
| can really be felt. Lumbar support can also be | | | | seems to be more of a taste issue than |
| optioned with an adjustment scale to help place | | | | ergonomic needs. Most executive chairs feature a |
| the support where needed for the users body | | | | high back while the task chairs are standard in a |
| type even with different users. | | | | mid back form. When choosing the features for a |
| The desired position when seated in your office | | | | chair where you intend to spend a great deal of |
| chair is in a slightly reclined position, so a tilt | | | | your day, keep in mind your body type and |
| mechanism is needed for proper positioning. This | | | | individual tasks that need to be performed daily to |
| also works to prevent back problems in the long | | | | find the perfect office chair for you. |
| term. Some tilt mechanisms also come with | | | | |