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Ergonomic Chairs With Better Design Features
By Joel Wannamaker
There’s a lot of office furniture parading around as "ergonomic
desks" and "ergonomic chairs" these days. However,
few manufacturers are actually committed to the rigorous study
of ergonomics.
All chairs are made to be comfortable and provide support, of
course, but not all chairs have been specifically designed to
reduce musculoskeletal pressure resulting from extended use. An
ergonomic chair entails much more than a few basic adjustment
levers and lumbar back support.
True Ergonomically Designed Chairs
There are no laws governing the use of the word "ergonomic,"
so you must realize there are many imposters out there. True ergonomically
designed chairs are scientifically tested and designed by expert
engineers who take human factors and occupational health issues
into account, they are made of more durable materials and come
with better warranties.
Herman Miller is the most renowned manufacturer of ergonomic
chair styles and office products. Each year, they sell more than
$2.5 billion in well-designed, high-quality, environmentally-sound
products. The company was founded in 1905 with the goal of producing
a solution to everyday office problems.
Revolutionizing Office Furniture
Their top-selling ergonomic chair is the Aeron Chair, which was
added to the Museum of Modern Design’s permanent collection in
1995, won the International Plastics Consumer Product Design Award
in 1998 and was awarded the ‘Designs of the Decade’ Gold Winner
from the Industrial Designers Society of America in 1999.
Users love all the precision adjustments, the option of choosing
three different sizes, the 12-year warranty and the cool mesh
backing. According to Slate Magazine, "The debut of the Herman
Miller Aeron chair revolutionized office furniture.
Choosing A Respected Manufacturer
Where executive chairs had once flaunted their acres of sumptuous,
buttery leather, the Aeron was a sleek skeleton of metal and mesh."
Other top sellers include the Embody Chair and the Herman Miller
Mirra.
Other popular names in ergonomic chairs include: SteelCase, HumanScale,
the Raynor Group, Neutral Posture and ErgoGenesis LLC. By choosing
a respected manufacturer, you can ensure that your ergonomic chair
was designed with the musculoskeletal system in mind.
Expect To Pay More For The Real Quality
You can review your options and expect a good chair to cost you
$500 - $1,000 because of the high-quality materials, the expert
product design work and the extended warranty. According to Consumer
Reports, the best budget mesh office chair is the Ergo Mesh Medium
Back Task Chair ($200), the best budget leather office chair is
the Office Star Deluxe Ergonomic Chair ($200), the best ergonomic
task chair is the Herman Miller Mirra ($650), the best plush office
chair is the SteelCase Leap ($850) and the most iconic office
chair is the Herman Miller Aeron ($950).
Consumer Reports recommends taking your time when looking at
ergonomic chairs. Experts agree you need more than a few minutes
in the store to know if the chair is right for you, so it’s important
that you choose a retailer with a good return policy.
Choosing Between A Task Chair And An Executive Chair
In your ergonomic evaluation, consider how you use your workstation.
Do you often lean forward while working at your computer? If so,
then you may need a task chair. Or do you lean back, talking on
the phone, which requires the purchase of an executive chair?
Adjustments range depending on whether you type on the keyboard
all day or use the mouse more often. You’ll naturally want control
over the height and depth of your armrests, backrest and lumbar
supports too.
Make sure your feet can be planted firmly on the floor and that
your seat comes with a rounded front edge to ensure proper leg
circulation. You can then choose between upholstered, mesh or
vinyl, depending on your personal preference.
About the Author:
Joel Wannamaker has written a number of articles on Ergonomics, Computers, Computer Hardware,
and Software including
Ergonomic Keyboards,
Ergonomic Workstation,
Internet Connection Speed,
Internet Traffic,
Start A Website,
Affiliate Programs.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Give Me Just The Ergonomic Facts.....
How does ergonomics affect my home?
Take a moment and look around your desk.
Chances are your keyboard is well within reach and your computer
monitor is close enough for you to see. That is ergonomic principles
at work. But the exact science of how you are seated versus where
the objects you use repeatedly is a different story.
If you have ever taken a typing or keyboarding
class then chances are you were shown the proper way of holding
your wrist off of the bottom of the keyboard. This is for a specific
reason.
Repeatedly resting your wrists against
the desk as you type or forcing your arms to meet your wrist at
an unnatural angle will produce strain and eventually could lead
to injury such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
But ergonomics is not just at your desk.
If you walk into your kitchen you will notice that when you are
cooking or cleaning, the objects that you need the most often
are well within reach. You would not put the salt in a different
room if you were cooking.
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