The Best Ergonomic Chairs in Melbourne
There is so much choice out there when choosing an ergonomic office chair. How do you know what is actually useful and beneficial, compared to just an expensive gimmick? Our team of Occupational Physiotherapists and Ergonomists have performed over 3000 ergonomic assessments on office workers around Australia. Let us help you select the best ergonomic office chair for you.
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Our focus is on providing our customers with the best ergonomic chairs for back support and lumbar support. All of our ergonomic chairs are tried and trusted by our team of Occupational Physiotherapists and Ergonomists and the office chairs that you see on our website are the very same office chairs that we recommend to our own clients, so you can be confident knowing you are getting the best office chair available.
By purchasing an office chair from The Ergonomic Physio, you can be sure of the following:
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Included in your purchase of one of our ergonomic office chairs is:
- FREE ergonomic assessment video tutorial to help you set up your new chair correctly, as well as set up your entire workstation ergonomically.
- FREE ergonomic workstation checklist.
- FREE stretches and exercises to help prevent overuse injuries from occurring at your desk.
Which is the Best Ergonomic Office Chair For Me?
If you would like us to help you choose the correct ergonomic office chair for you, we can help you with this free of charge. Simply email us with your height and one of our Physiotherapists and Ergonomists we will be able to tell you which one of our ergonomic chairs best suits you. Otherwise, please refer to the information below which matches the correct chairs based on your height. Our range of chairs can be viewed by clicking here.
All of the ergonomic office chairs that we offer are used and recommended by Physiotherapists and Ergonomists, so you can be confident in receiving a chair that is truly ergonomic and that will fit you perfectly.
All of the ergonomic office chairs that we offer are used and recommended by Physiotherapists and Ergonomists, so you can be confident in receiving a chair that is truly ergonomic and that will fit you perfectly.
- 160cm and below - The Icon is the perfect chair for you as we have designed this chair specifically for shorter people. However, our Hero (standard seat pan) and Project chairs have a seat slider function, these may be suitable for you as well, but we still recommend the Icon as the perfect chair for you.
- Between 160cm and 180cm - If you are in this height range, the Melbourne Deluxe, Project or Hero (standard seat pan) are the perfect chairs for you. You can also use the Magic 24hour chair.
- Between 180cm and 185cm - The Capital has been designed specifically for taller people so this is the perfect chair for you (with a standard seat pan size). You will also be able to use the Melbourne Deluxe, Project, Hero and Magic 24hr due to their seat slider function.
- Between 185cm and 190cm - The Capital, with a large seat pan, has been specifically designed for taller people, so this is the perfect chair for you. However, due to the seat slider function on our, Melbourne Deluxe, Hero (large seat pan), Project, and Magic 24 hour chairs, any of these will also be suitable for you. With this said, you will probably feel most comfortable in the Capital with a large seat pan.
- Over 190cm - The Capital, with an extra large seat pan, has been specifically designed for taller people and this is the perfect chair for you. You can also use the Melbourne Deluxe due to the extended seat slider function.
The Key Features of an Ergonomic Office Chair
There are 4 (or maybe even 5) key features that your chair must have for it to get The Ergonomic Physio tick of approval to be considered an ergonomic office chair. If the chair you are looking at doesn't have these features (or at least the first 4), don't get sucked in by its technical-looking appearance or by the salesperson raving about their chair. Remember - that salesperson has a vested interest in selling you the most expensive chair available.
Purchasing a chair from us or ErgoPhysio Chairs eliminates the risk for you, as we only sell the same ergonomic chairs that we recommend to our own clients. So, they have all of the features listed below, guaranteeing you a truly ergonomic office chair.
The 5 key features for an ergonomic office chair are:
Adjustable Height
Your chair height must be adjustable. This might sound obvious, but some ergonomic chairs don't allow you to change the height of the chair. The range that the height can be changed varies between chairs. However, a range of somewhere between 450mm - 600mm is fine for the majority of people.
Backrest Height
The entire backrest must be able to be moved up and down. This is a major problem with the majority of ergonomic mesh chairs on the market, because they don't allow for this. If the backrest can't be moved up and down, the lumbar support cant be adjusted for individual requirements.
Backrest Angle
The backrest angle must be able to be adjusted AND be able to locked in whatever position you need. A lot of chairs don't allow you to lock the backrest in a specific position. Instead, they have a few different set positions. However, if the backrest can't be positioned at specific angles, it can't be adjusted to suit the requirements of the individual.
Seat Tilt
The seat cushion (called the seat pan) that you sit on must be able to be tilted forwards and backwards. A lot of chairs have combined seat tilt/backrest angle levers. These are not ideal. Further, some highly technical and very expensive chairs don't have this feature at all. By having a seat tilt option, it allows the chair to be positioned to relieve stress of the lower back and hip areas.
Seat Depth
This feature is a relatively new addition to ergonomic chairs. It is sometimes called a seat slide. It enables you to slide the seat cushion forwards and backwards, according to the length of your legs. This feature isn't a necessity like the four features already mentioned. However, is a great addition to ergonomic office chairs because it enables a wider range of people to be able to use the same chair.
Purchasing a chair from us or ErgoPhysio Chairs eliminates the risk for you, as we only sell the same ergonomic chairs that we recommend to our own clients. So, they have all of the features listed below, guaranteeing you a truly ergonomic office chair.
The 5 key features for an ergonomic office chair are:
Adjustable Height
Your chair height must be adjustable. This might sound obvious, but some ergonomic chairs don't allow you to change the height of the chair. The range that the height can be changed varies between chairs. However, a range of somewhere between 450mm - 600mm is fine for the majority of people.
Backrest Height
The entire backrest must be able to be moved up and down. This is a major problem with the majority of ergonomic mesh chairs on the market, because they don't allow for this. If the backrest can't be moved up and down, the lumbar support cant be adjusted for individual requirements.
Backrest Angle
The backrest angle must be able to be adjusted AND be able to locked in whatever position you need. A lot of chairs don't allow you to lock the backrest in a specific position. Instead, they have a few different set positions. However, if the backrest can't be positioned at specific angles, it can't be adjusted to suit the requirements of the individual.
Seat Tilt
The seat cushion (called the seat pan) that you sit on must be able to be tilted forwards and backwards. A lot of chairs have combined seat tilt/backrest angle levers. These are not ideal. Further, some highly technical and very expensive chairs don't have this feature at all. By having a seat tilt option, it allows the chair to be positioned to relieve stress of the lower back and hip areas.
Seat Depth
This feature is a relatively new addition to ergonomic chairs. It is sometimes called a seat slide. It enables you to slide the seat cushion forwards and backwards, according to the length of your legs. This feature isn't a necessity like the four features already mentioned. However, is a great addition to ergonomic office chairs because it enables a wider range of people to be able to use the same chair.
How to adjust your office chair properly and ergonomically?
The following video will teach you how to set up your ergonomic office properly to maximise comfort and optimise back support.
If you need a professional ergonomic assessment in Melbourne, please visit the Ergonomic Assessment page.
Ergonomic Physio uses and recommends the ergonomic office chairs supplied by ErgoPhysio Chairs. These chairs are used and recommended by Physiotherapists and Ergonomists. Find out more by visiting www.ergophysiochairs.com.au.
Ergonomic Physio uses and recommends the ergonomic office chairs supplied by ErgoPhysio Chairs. These chairs are used and recommended by Physiotherapists and Ergonomists. Find out more by visiting www.ergophysiochairs.com.au.
