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Does a dynamic chair increase office workers' movements? – Results from a combined laboratory and field study
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2017 (English)In: Applied Ergonomics, ISSN 0003-6870, E-ISSN 1872-9126, Vol. 60, p. 1-11Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

PURPOSE:

Dynamic chairs have the potential to facilitate movements that could counteract health problems associated with sedentary office work. This study aimed to evaluate whether a dynamic chair can increase movements during desk-based office work.

METHODS:

Fifteen healthy subjects performed desk-based office work using a dynamic office chair and compared to three other conditions in a movement laboratory. In a field study, the dynamic office chair was studied during three working days using accelerometry.

RESULTS:

Equivocal results showed that the dynamic chair increased upper body and chair movements as compared to the conventional chair, but lesser movements were found compared to standing. No differences were found between the conditions in the field study.

CONCLUSIONS:

A dynamic chair may facilitate movements in static desk-based office tasks, but the results were not consistent for all outcome measures. Validation of measuring protocols for assessing movements during desk-based office work is warranted.

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2017. Vol. 60, p. 1-11
Keywords [en]
Dynamic sitting; Ergonomics; Sit-stand desk
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-24163DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.10.006OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-24163DiVA, id: diva2:1072273
Available from: 2017-02-07 Created: 2017-02-03 Last updated: 2020-05-12Bibliographically approved

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