There are a variety of chairs available in the market but the one that takes the cake is a Healthy Ergonomic chair [เก้าอี้ ทำงาน เพื่อ สุขภาพ, which is the term in Thai]. Ergonomic chairs are the most preferred type of office chair as it offers both health and comfort. These chairs are adjustable which increases flexibility and mobility. As we are exposed to lot of sitting whether in offices or at home it is important that you practice good seating. Bad seating practices can cause serious health issues. Ergonomic chairs are the solution to bad seating practices as they offer adjustability to the person sitting on the chair.
Factors that make a chair ergonomic
- Seat pan depth adjustment: This is one of the factor that makes the chair fall into the category of an ergonomic chair. It allows the person to adjust the depth of the chair to allow an inch of space between the chair and the back of the knees.
- Arm support adjustment: It is another factor that terms a chair as an ergonomic chair. The arm rest offers support to your arms while working. Arm rests are important specially while typing.
- Quality casters: The weight of your body while entering or exiting the chair are supported by casters. A good quality caster will last for a long time as compared to a low quality caster.
Pros of using an ergonomic chair
- It makes the person sitting on the chair comfortable and removes the uneasiness that you experience while sitting in a non-adjustable chair.
- It is designed in a manner that it offers support to your entire back. The chair must be angled at a 90 degree parallel to hip to reduce constrains.
- It also reduces the pressure from your hips. It is necessary that your hips are relaxed. An ergonomic chair offers a relaxed posture to your hips.
