Prolonged and static sitting postures provoke physical inactivity at VDU workplaces and are
therefore discussed as risk factors for the musculoskeletal system. Manufacturers have …

In the present study, we investigated the effect of office tasks on posture and movements in
field settings, and the comfort rating for chair characteristics and correlation with type of task …

Seated work has been shown to constitute a risk factor for low-back pain. This is attributed to
the prolonged and monotonous low-level mechanical load imposed by a seated posture. To …

Three adjustments of an office chair seat:—one inclining+ 10‡(forwards), one inclining−
5‡(backwards), and one being freely tiltable from− 8‡ to+ 19.5‡—were investigated using …

Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder and prolonged sitting often
aggravates LBP. A novel dynamic ergonomic chair ('Back App'), which facilitates less hip …

In this study the influence of chair characteristics on comfort, discomfort, adjustment time and
seat interface pressure is investigated during VDU and non-VDU tasks: The two investigated …

Twenty subjects performed typing tasks on a desktop computer and touch-screen tablet in
two chairs for an hour each, and the effects of chair, device, and their interactions on each …

Background Prolonged sitting has been associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction. For
desk workers, workstation modifications frequently address the work surface and chair …

Changes in spinal length were used to evaluate a new concept for an office chair. This so-
called dynamic chair imparts passive forced motion to the seated subject. The passive …

Static working positions and poor postures are both associated with the development of
musculo-skeletal disorders and discomfort. An assessment of people's postural behaviour …