Spine-health.com posted an article with some basic information regarding ergonomic chairs. We thought the article was worth sharing because we are big believers in ergonomics - and because we believe seating solutions should promote good health.

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Last week, Herman Miller's Betty Hase wrote a short article on what makes us feel "at home". It's a very good question. Why do we immediately feel comfortable—or uncomfortable—when we enter a building for the first time? Why is it so easy to relax on a patio? Why in an enclosed room do we prefer to face the door? The following excerpts are from her article. To see the full post, click here.

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If you didn't know already, Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects. Everything from films, games, and music to art, design, and technology. Recently, we found a few innovations for the office and we wanted to share one with you that we find pretty interesting!

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Your office chair has a finite life beyond which it needs to be replaced - just like any other piece of equipment. One of the best indicators that it’s time for a new chair is when your old one is no longer as comfortable as it once was. This is a gradual thing and creeps up on you without you realizing it. You might find you aren’t as productive as you ought to be and start losing concentration, particularly in the afternoon.

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This shouldn't surprise you. Our bodies aren’t designed to stay in one position for long periods of time. That goes for sitting or standing. Studies have found back injuries are as likely for those who sit all day as those who stand. That’s why it's a smart idea to do both throughout their day.

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When given the opportunity to design a better chair for patients, Herman Miller spoke with caregivers, patients, and other support personnel to find out what works and what doesn’t. They also consulted with ergonomists, physical therapists, and gerontologists to understand the recovery process. The result? The Nala Patient Chair by Nemschoff.

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A desk that moves? It only makes sense. You move. Your chair moves. So, why not your desk? The Envelop is the first desk designed to help you, your chair, your desk, and computer work together for better health and comfort.

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Recently, Herman Miller blogged about the SAYL chair and posted a video showing some of the intense testing that it goes through. We thought you might like to see the action!

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ol li {margin-bottom: 14px;} strong {color: #009BC9;} The new year is just about here, and perhaps it's time to upgrade the one piece of office equipment you are closest with - your chair! Most people don’t know exactly what questions to ask beyond “is it comfortable?” and “is it attractive?” – but we have some answers for you!

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Work chairs should provide postural equilibrium—proper support for the body’s natural alignment—through the full range of postures. By providing support for where the body wants to be in space, a chair allows the person to have a healthy relationship to the technology in his or her workspace. Such alignment, coupled with movement throughout the range of postures, keeps people healthier, more attentive, and able to perform at their best.

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