Choose The Right Chair For The Best Results!
How Do You Spend Your Workday?
Mostly on the Computer?
Choose the most support and adjustability
your budget can afford; helps protect you
against fatigue and injuries caused by sitting
for long stretches in the same position
Features to look for:
- Height-Adjustable Arms
- Adjustable Tilt Angle
- Seat Pneumatic Height Adjustment
- Sloping "waterfall" seat promotes bloodflow through the legs
- Seat that offers more support by evenly distributing body weight
- Armrests that are fully adjustable, so that you can still stay close enough to your desk, to work comfortably
- Lumbar support in lower back area to keep your back properly aligned and prevent muscle strain caused by slumping
Administrative Multi-tasking?
(Computer, filing, paperwork)
Choose good quality support with moderate adjustability
Features to look for:
- A convex-shape in lower back area for lumbar support
- Seat Height Adjustment
- "Sloping waterfall" seat promotes bloodflow through the legs
Is Mobility Important?
- Do you tend to wheel around your workspace between machines/tasks?
- For best mobility: consider chairs without armrests; won't get in the way when wheeling between desk, copier, filing cabinet and back
- If you still prefer armrests: choose adjustable ones to minimize interference
Sharing the Chair with Others?
(call or service centers, shift work, nurse's stations)
Features to ensure it fits everyone:
- Height-adjustable seat and back
- Fully-adjustable arms
- Multi-position tilt-lock
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