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- 1. 44 Interstuhl Seating Healthy Sitting
- 2. Healthy Sitting + Healthy Seating = Healthy Mobility
- 4. Sitting is a Dynamic Action – Whether sitting correctly or incorrectly
- 5. What’s wrong with this picture? Constant leaning forward leads to head and neck ache. Unnatural hunching forward causes back pain. Slouching forward compresses the stomach/internal organs Breathing is restricted. Incorrect angle between thigh & lower leg causes poor circulation in legs.
- 6. Healthy Sitting Supported by Healthy seating Maintain contact with backrest 90 Support lumbar at 4th & 5th vertebrae 90 90 1¼“ between seat and back of leg Feet flat on floor
- 7. Healthy Sitting Supported by Healthy seating 24” – 30” Maintain contact with backrest 90 Support lumbar at 4th & 5th vertebrae 90 90 Tension 1¼“ between seat and back of leg Feet flat on floor
- 10. Releases and moves the discs
- 11. Crafts an appealing, comfortable aesthetic for users
- 12. AND SO MUCH MORE!
- 13. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RIDE!
- 14. Nothing is More Important than the Adaptation of Task Seating to the Human Body
- 15. Thank you!
- 16. “Many were aware of the problems of the environment years before it became a popular crusade of the now conscious public. It makes us proud that we were one of those who recognized the need for improvement - and took action. We plan to continue, in our own small way, to help make our communities a better place to work and live.” Thomas Habig President esident, Kimball Int’l 1970
Editor's Notes
- Bodies are not built for sittingAncestors rarely satToday we sit f/ everything….eating, drinking, driving etc, WORKING Millions of people r spending thousands of hours n front of computers. CONTRIBUTES TO LESS MOVEABILITY, when moveability is key to healthy body. Let’s talk about how Healthy SITTING, Supported by Healthy SEATING (combined with MOVEMENT)means healthy Mobility.
- Studies show that Concentration and performance increase up to 40% when we sit properly. 30% of work absences are due to sitting related conditions Ergonomically designed seating can reduce costs with increased performance and reduced absenteeism for spinal and skeletal muscular problems.
- One of the most common misconceptions with sitting is that it doesn’t require any muscular effort. But that is absolutely not true.The abdominal muscles in front of the spine - and the back muscles behind the spine - have to WORK. ––They’re like two elastic bands on either side of the spine that help us stay balanced/upright But slouching forward distorts this balancing system and strains back & neck musclesThink of holding a motorcycle upright so it doesn’t tip over. As long as the bike is balanced, you can easily hold it up with little effort. And it’s the same w/ sitting upright in your chair - – the back & stomach muscles work in unison, and it takes only minimal effort. - But tipping forward takes twice the effort to stay erect - and doubles the wear and tear on our back and neck.
- Unfortunately, we don’t automatically sit with correct posture. What happens when we sit at our computers for all those hours? We become one with computer - a Consciousness-absorbing machine , we are Zoomed in/zoned out. And then what happens?? We completely forget our posture. slouched forward - head hurts, neck & back ache, legs asleep
- ( Note: ** = click)The intent with KO/Interstuhl’sergonomic seating is to actively support the body in healthy, non-exertive positions that keep us most comfortable & healthy while we work. Since we don’t automatically sit correctly, the ergonomic chair is a TOOL we should use to keep us healthier/more mobile (younger )Adjustment is key, because your chair – before you ever start to use it - needs to be fine-tuned -personalized- to support your body best.**Set seat height so feet are flat on the floor, with at least ** a 90 degree angle between thighs and calves **The seat depth should allow at least 1 ¼ “ (or 2 fingers or a fist) of space between back of leg and front edge of seat. (No pressure on popliteal crease)– (MOVE TO NEXT SLIDE---)
- With all of this sitting, our pelvis has evolved to tilt backward and load our discs the wrong way. So the shape of the seat is important too - needs to promote good circulation in the thighs.** The bottom should be pressed against the back of the chair with a 90 degree angle also between thighs & torso - allows better circulation to all the internal organs, takes a load off discs. ** The spine needs to be supported at the 4th & 5th vertebrae( hand above the belt line). Adjust lumbar support up or down according to height ** Set counter pressure (TENSION)according to weight ** Should be 24 “– 30 “ from the computer screen, upper arms parallel with spine and close to body. ** Adjust armrest so that it slightly lifts arms at the shoulders, with the angle of the elbow 90Degrees (when forearms are resting on the wksurf ). ** KEY to healthy sitting is MAINTAINING CONTACT W/ BACKRESTto alleviate strain on back, neck, shoulders. .. -
- But we cannot forget that MOVEMENT is critical to healthy sitting! Lack of movement and sitting incorrectly are not healthy. The body isn’t static, needs to move Moving is what keeps everything in proper working order. The IDEAL CHAIR will support and follow our movements ---COMMUNICATE (or talk) with our bodies--- and give us the best support in every posture. We do need chairs to do our work, but we also need to be aware of the long term effects of sitting for extended periods . We should remember to change positions (like reclining) or get up and walk around for a couple minutes every half hour.
- Designing ergonomic chairs for healthiest sitting/optimum performance involves COMPLEX PROCESSES, but Kimball seating by Interstuhl gives us WORLD CLASS seating . It’s truly in a class of its own. Because Interstuhl ‘s passion is for CHAIRS. Our researchers thrive on challenging the status quo – always raising the bar . And continually emerging with NEW THEORIES and METHODS for AWARD-WINNING seating that is BETTER - DIFFERENT from all the rest. OUR ergonomic seating is designed to Support the natural shape of the spineRelease/moves discs for better circulationEncourage movement to activate the muscular systemCraft an appealing, comfortable aesthetic for users
- It’s about Design and Art
- The Transmotion mechanism is one of A KIND.. Sitting is believing…
- Interstuhl philosophy :“Nothing is more important than the adaptation of task seating to the human body. “
- Proceed to showroom for TEST DRIVE
- .Obviously, Kimball ‘s had a longstanding commitment to Sustainability - It’s woven throughout our products, our programs and our Services.… just a part of who we are – who we’ve always been….where we’re going . _______________________________________________________Environmental practices have been recognized by gov’t & envirionmental agencies..work with U S Green Bldg Council.. UV water based finish, no VOC’sFSC certified wood optionDesign for the Environment processesdigitally based literature program LEED Certified ShowroomsCorporate Headquarters, Jasper, IN - LEED Silver Jasper Showroom, Jasper, IN—LEED Gold Chicago Showroom, Chicago, IL—LEED Silver New York Showroom, New York, NY—LEED Silver San Francisco Showroom, San Francisco, CA—LEED Gold
- It Is all about the comfort, fit, and ride of the chair. Your solution…………………………………………