Ergonomic Office Chairs Melbourne
The Ergonomic Physio uses and recommends the office chairs supplied by ErgoPhysio Chairs. These chairs are Australian made, come with a lifetime warranty, and have been designed by Physiotherapists, so you know that you are getting a chair that is truly ergonomic. Find out more by visiting www.ergophysiochairs.com.au.
Ergonomic office chairs are very expensive. Unfortunately, a lot of chairs that are sold as "ergonomic office chairs" are not really all that ergonomic. As such, it is important to know what to look for when choosing a chair.
Many of the modern day ergonomic office chairs look like something from the future. Experience suggests that the more technical a chair looks, the more likely a customer is to purchase that chair over one that doesn't look quite so fancy, but is still just as good. So make sure you don't buy an ergonomic office chair based purely off how technical it looks.
There are 5 key features that your chair should 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.
The 5 key features for an ergonomic office chair are:
Many of the modern day ergonomic office chairs look like something from the future. Experience suggests that the more technical a chair looks, the more likely a customer is to purchase that chair over one that doesn't look quite so fancy, but is still just as good. So make sure you don't buy an ergonomic office chair based purely off how technical it looks.
There are 5 key features that your chair should 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.
The 5 key features for an ergonomic office chair are:
Adjustable Height
Your chair must be height 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.
Your chair must be height 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.
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.
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 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.
The seat cushion 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.
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.
If you need assistance with your ergonomic chair selection, our Ergonomic Office Design Consultancy is a suitable service for you.
