Evaluation of a prototype multi-posture office chair
Legg, Stephen ; Mackie, Hamish W. ; Milicich, W.
2002
45
2
153-163
comfort assessment ; design of equipment ; ergonomic evaluation ; office chair ; posture recording ; sitting posture ; threshold of discomfort
English
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Office chairs have often been designed to promote a single 'correct' rather rigid and upright posture, yet it is acknowledged that allowing changes in posture is good ergonomics practice. The present study investigated office worker's preferences for a standard shaped typist's chair (ST) and a prototype multi-posture (PMP) office chair designed to allow its users a variety of sitting positions.The findings suggest that a more aesthetically acceptable PMP chair should be developed, peoples' reasons for preferring a more traditionally designed chair should be explored, and that the effect of postural stability education on personal preconceptions should be examined to obtain an optimal combination of healthy sitting habits, comfort and aesthetic qualities in an office chair.
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