Ergonomics is probably a phrase that many people are interested in recently with technology accessories such as: ergonomic mouse, ergonomic keyboard, ergonomic armrest, ergonomic chair, ergonomic table,... What is so special about ergonomics that manufacturers are interested in and put these designs into their technology products? During the "Work From Home" working time, ergonomic tables and chairs are definitely the top focus today if you want to improve your health, have a comfortable and effective working area.
So what is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the science that studies the relationship between humans and the working environment, especially in terms of “use”. In order for products to achieve the best fit for users, designers must ensure that those products provide optimal comfort for users. In other words, the way a product is used largely determines the size and shape of this product. That decision is Ergonomic. Ergonomics makes products more friendly, more comfortable and work better for humans.
As we can see below, one side is the Magic Mouse wireless computer mouse from Apple, the other side is the ergonomic mouse from Logitech. It can be seen that the Magic Mouse has a minimalist design, looks simple but extremely beautiful and neat when compared to the Logitech ergonomic mouse which is not large and rough in size. But when used, we can see the complete difference.
With its compact size, when using Magic Mouse, it seems that it does not completely stick to our hands, the raised part is quite low and has no support when used, so when used for a period of time, there will be a state of sore hands and wrists. Meanwhile, the ergonomic mouse is designed to hug the user's hands and wrists completely, this grip design will bring more comfort when used for a long time.
Ergonomic chair - the perfect chair to improve your health
Ergonomic chairs are chairs designed to provide the best sitting posture for the user's spine, neck and waist. Ergonomic chairs were born based on research on human sitting and working postures over the past hundreds of years. With a design focusing on the main structures of the body that are susceptible to stress during work such as: seat cushion, headrest, 3D/4D armrest,... these main structures are designed to provide the most comfort for users over long periods of time.
Currently, there are many different models of ergonomic chairs such as: Kneeling chair, Ball chair, Bubble chair, Ergonomic office chair,... In this article, SiliconZ will focus on ergonomic office chair models, which are the most used chair models today.
So what are the advantages of ergonomic chairs compared to conventional office chairs?
1. Better protect your long-term health (spine, waist, neck,...)
Ergonomic chairs have gone through a long process of research and development to have the best and most standard designs for the user's body shape. Specifically, they can help protect the spine because the back is always in a straight position no matter how you sit. Ergonomic chairs also always have a custom seat cushion that supports the spine to always be close to the back of the chair for a solid support for hours.
2. Highly customizable
Almost all the main components of an ergonomic chair are adjustable, to suit every situation, physique and working and leisure conditions of each person. Specifically:
- The seat cushion slides in and out to keep your spine aligned with the back of the chair.
- Headrest adjusts up/down to precisely support the neck area.
- Adjustable seat height helps prevent leg numbness.
- 3D/4D armrest fits all shoulder sizes.
3. High quality materials
Ergonomic chairs are masterpieces of design and material selection. Unlike office chairs and gaming chairs, sophisticated materials are not the first criteria for ergonomic chairs. The top priority is still high-quality materials that are convenient, compact, airy, durable, but still ensure the stability of the user when sitting and moving. The most important part of the chair is the back and seat cushion, which are usually made of delicate, breathable, sturdy mesh material that limits sweating, is dustproof and anti-stick.
4. Sophisticated design, focusing on the sitter's shape
The curves are carefully selected and placed to be delicate and very harmonious, serving well the body shape/sitting position while also creating a perfect aesthetic highlight. Sitting upright, bowing your head in thought, leaning back to relax, even leaning back to take a nap, a standard ergonomic chair can balance it all. In all cases, the back, headrest and spine are fully and properly supported, allowing the user to easily turn around without worrying about the body not being supported. It can be reclined with many flexible levels as shown below.
With those great points, it can be seen that ergonomic chairs are a great destination for office workers, people who often have problems with the spine, joints, and have little time to exercise. So why don't we choose a good ergonomic chair for ourselves?
If you don't know which chair brand to choose that has a good design and many outstanding features compared to other chairs in the same price range, then the ergonomic chair model Epione ErgoChair Pro from Epione is a worthy choice for you.
