Fortunately, office furniture and equipment manufacturers are now approaching these areas very aggressively. Virtually all of the current collections feature mobile, height-adjustable storage units and freestanding work surfaces. Where adjustable work surfaces aren't an option, designers must pay particular attention to adjustable chairs. What is critical, Rahn says, is that chairs allow users to create their own ideal positions. A chair should also have adequate support for the lumbar area of the back.
Many chairs now let users fine-tune how their body weight is distributed.
In fact, there's almost no limit to the adjustability of ergonomic chairs. And that's a problem. I bring in a better demo chair and have them sit in it for a week, then I let them try the power chair. That usually changes their minds. In children's bedrooms or study areas, proper seating is just as important, says True.