DISQUS

Andre · 7 months ago

That is an interesting finding. We always knew ergonomic chairs were good for your spine, but we're surprised about the heart rate findings! Good info we can use in the future.

Safetyman · 6 months ago

Interesting study. I wonder if the 30 minute break with a movie had any significant impact? Good end results though!

Luke Fife · 6 months ago

It would be nice to know something about the chair. What does it look like? Who makes them? Cost?

Richard Marklin · 6 months ago

the chair was the Embody chair by Herman Miller
Rich Marklin

Brad · 4 months ago

I knew that ergonomically designed office chairs had some longterm benefits that were centered around better posture and fewer back problems, but I would have never thought that it could actually reduce stress on your heart and other organs. This study makes me wonder what other benefits might be available as well. One of my co-workers was in a pretty serious car accident and actually had to have spinal surgery. As part of the recovery, his insurance company provided a very expensive ergonomic/health style chair that virtually eliminated all the stress on his lower back. It had a footrest, special supports for the lower back, and a massaging heating element that increased blood flow to the injured area. Interestingly enough, his Dr. reported that the more he sat in the chair, the quicker he would heal. Typical recovery time with therapy was suppose to be about 6 months to full mobility. Using the chair (and other prescribed treatments), he was back to full mobility in just under 4 months.