An Aeron Chair Relieves Workplace Stress

By Choo Mi Sun


No matter how well a workday goes, there's always stress of some kind. Ergonomic studies of the past half-century have found that workers' postures while seated at desks or in front of computers contribute greatly to mental and bodily fatigue during the day. However, companies that invest in an Aeron chair for each employee soon discover that many of these stress-related complaints subside.

Aeron is the only office seating that most people can cite by name, and that's not solely because of its good looks. What sets this seat apart from others is its imaginative ergonomic design that adapts to its users and to the different kinds of work they do. The chair's construction encourages workers to follow good ergonomic practices while they work.

The design features a contoured back that's high and wide, taking pressure off the lower spine. Arm rests that slope down slightly toward the back provide natural support. The front edge follows a "waterfall" design that takes pressure off the user's thighs so that circulation isn't impaired.

While chairs with this expert design cost more than many other types of office seating, the return on investment quickly appears in increased worker alertness and high productivity. Any equipment that supports better productivity quickly proves its values in today's highly competitive global marketplace.

Meanwhile, the design promotes the "90-90" positioning urged by ergonomics experts. In other words, the form helps its user keep 90-degree angles for ankles, knees, hips and elbows while seated. By encouraging users to sit up straight at 90-degree angles, the seat cuts down on back and leg fatigue resulting from slouching and twisting, also common causes of workplace injuries.

While an Aeron chair may look flimsy compared to other seating because it has no foam padding, in reality its mesh design provides excellent support and airflow. Overall, its construction is one of the great technical achievements in office ergonomics.




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