Reference number : GC-2017-Q4-00037, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Albert, Wayne (University of New Brunswick)|Albert, Wayne (Université du Nouveau-Brunswick), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : New Brunswick|Nouveau-Brunswick, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : The majority of North Americans work in occupations that require them to remain in a seated static position for_x000D_
prolonged periods of time. Prolonged sitting due to inactivity leads to high mortality rates, low back pain_x000D_
problems, weight gain and various other physiological and physical problems. Sitting discomfort can lead to a_x000D_
reduction in concentration and work productivity. Lifeform Funriture Manufacturing Inc, a well-respected_x000D_
Canadian seat manufacturing company that has acquired a new innovative piece of technology. This new_x000D_
'Core-Flex' technology could help address concerns associated with prolonged sitting. The Core-flex_x000D_
technology allows for movement for the seated worker by engaging the legs and abdominals while remaining_x000D_
productive at the workplace. The Core-Flex technology consists of a split seat pan that promotes back, pelvic_x000D_
and hip motion by alternating active ankle and hip motion similar to a walking action. To date, this "active_x000D_
sitting" approach has not has no empirical evidence to support its incussion in office seat design. The goal of_x000D_
this project is to assess and help better understand the human-factor outcomes of using an active office chair._x000D_
The project will determine whether the Core-Flex technology: 1 promotes sitting pressure on the ischial_x000D_
tuberosities; 2 demonstrates an increased blood flow in the legs during prolonged sitting; and 3 promotes_x000D_
neutral postures and reduce sitting discomfort. Findings from this research will inform Core-Flex's developing_x000D_
prototype before it becomes available to market. The concerns related to sedentary behaviour, such as sitting at_x000D_
work, requires a practical solution, which may be provided by active seat technology. This would translate into_x000D_
reduced sitting discomfort, increased concentration during prolonged sitting and increased productivity., program purpose french : The majority of North Americans work in occupations that require them to remain in a seated static position for_x000D_
prolonged periods of time. Prolonged sitting due to inactivity leads to high mortality rates, low back pain_x000D_
problems, weight gain and various other physiological and physical problems. Sitting discomfort can lead to a_x000D_
reduction in concentration and work productivity. Lifeform Funriture Manufacturing Inc, a well-respected_x000D_
Canadian seat manufacturing company that has acquired a new innovative piece of technology. This new_x000D_
'Core-Flex' technology could help address concerns associated with prolonged sitting. The Core-flex_x000D_
technology allows for movement for the seated worker by engaging the legs and abdominals while remaining_x000D_
productive at the workplace. The Core-Flex technology consists of a split seat pan that promotes back, pelvic_x000D_
and hip motion by alternating active ankle and hip motion similar to a walking action. To date, this "active_x000D_
sitting" approach has not has no empirical evidence to support its incussion in office seat design. The goal of_x000D_
this project is to assess and help better understand the human-factor outcomes of using an active office chair._x000D_
The project will determine whether the Core-Flex technology: 1 promotes sitting pressure on the ischial_x000D_
tuberosities; 2 demonstrates an increased blood flow in the legs during prolonged sitting; and 3 promotes_x000D_
neutral postures and reduce sitting discomfort. Findings from this research will inform Core-Flex's developing_x000D_
prototype before it becomes available to market. The concerns related to sedentary behaviour, such as sitting at_x000D_
work, requires a practical solution, which may be provided by active seat technology. This would translate into_x000D_
reduced sitting discomfort, increased concentration during prolonged sitting and increased productivity., agreement title english : Human Factors Engineering Inspired Chair Design, agreement title french : Human Factors Engineering Inspired Chair Design, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 22620.0, agreement start date : 2018-03-07, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada