The best ergonomic chair design is the one which provides the most support and comfort for you. While all ergonomic chairs are built to provide extra back, shoulder, neck, and wrist support, there are features you can include in your choice of an ergonomic chair design to ensure that it is the best possible purchase you can make.

Comfort

You’ll know as soon as you sit in it if the ergonomic chair design of a particular model of chair is going to be comfortable for you to work in for hours at a time. A good ergonomic chair design will conform to the contours of your back and let you move your legs at will. It will allow a minimum of one inch of space between the back of your knees and the seat, and it should have comfortable seat and back cushioning, preferably of memory foam. Perforations in the cushioning will allow for temperature-reducing air circulation.

Adjustability and Stability

Good ergonomic chair design will include a vertically adjustable seat which allows you to recline if you choose; the adjustment controls should be easy to reach and engage. The ergonomic chair design should also provide plenty of lumbar support for your lower back. Read the rest of this entry »