Adjusting the entire workstation starts with the chair. This must be adapted to individual body proportions. Only when the chair is correctly adjusted should you look at the desk and make further adjustments.
The basic adjustment
For a long time, the principle of the ‘right angle’ was applied. This is good for basic adjustment, but there are other details that need to be taken into account. For example, people often forget to slide all the way back on the seat so that there is contact with the backrest. Otherwise it is not possible to relieve the strain. This should be taken into account for all further adjustments.
Adopt the ‘correct’ sitting position
The Sedus swivel chair black dot, for example, has an anatomically shaped seat. This offers numerous ergonomic advantages:
- rising pelvic guidance ensures the correct pelvic position
- pre-moulded seat recess for precise sitting on the backrest
- rounded front edge avoids any pressure on the thighs
The seat height
The seat height is set correctly if you do not feel any increased pressure under the thighs or in the buttocks area. You should also check whether this feeling of comfort is achieved when using the entire range of motion. If not, you should make further adjustments.
Patented principle for seat depth adjustment
The black dot has a sliding seat that can be used to reduce or increase the seat depth for both very short and very tall people. The pre-shaped anatomical seat recess, which is important for the correct pelvic position, is retained in every setting.
Adjustable lumbar support
The height-adjustable lumbar support also makes a significant contribution to the ergonomics of the chair, as it:
- is individually adjustable
- provides precise support for the spine in the area of the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae
supports the natural S-shape of the spine
The armrests
The armrests provide relief for the shoulders. By setting the correct height, they should ensure a relaxed arm posture. When working in a forward sitting position, the table surface can also be used as a support for the forearms – if the table height is adjusted to the height of the elbows.
Sitting dynamically – strain vs. relief
A healthy sitting posture can also be gained by the support provided by the backrest:
- It is individually adjustable for people of different heights and body weights.
- The progressive force curve of the Sedus ‘Similar’ mechanism with mechanical springs ensures a comfortable movement sequence.
- It supports the body in every sitting position.
The entire workplace
However, it is not just the chair alone that should be considered: the workplace must be viewed as a system that functions as a whole. This system includes:
- Chair adjustment
- Desk height
- Footrest
- Screen position
- Visual axis
- Viewing angle
- Visual distance
- Lighting conditions
- Noise level
- Climate
All these factors can contribute to a pain-free working life in the office.
Two final tips: Review your sitting habits regularly and incorporate as much movement as possible into your working day.
