Ergonomic Chairs

What to Look for in a Chair

A chair equipped with the following adjustable features can be fitted to most users:

• Height adjustment
• Arm rests height and lateral adjustments
• Back rest/lumbar support adjustments
• Seat pan depth and tilt adjustments  

Adjusting Your Chair

To adjust your chair:

• Start with you feet flat on the floor.
• The height should be adjusted so your knees are parallel or slightly lower than your hips.
• The angle between your torso and thighs should be between 90 and 110 degrees.
• The seat pan should be level or slope slightly downward, with a minimum of two fingers width between the seat pan and the back of the knees.
• The back rest angle should slightly recline and support the lumbar region.
• Arm rests need to be slightly wider than shoulder width apart and comfortably support the arms.  

Purchasing a New Chair

If you are interested in purchasing a new chair it is vital you find one that best fits you and your workstation. To assure a chair will meet your needs; University Stores has several models for you to try in their showroom. University Stores will deliver trial chairs to your office for you to use for a week so you can determine if the chair will work for you. Contact University Stores at 335-4592 or visit their showroom.

Additional resources include: Ergogenesis body built chairs,