She ChairsFX website is produced by Canadian editor/ technical writer Anil Ramsey. Shortly after buying his first gaming chair in 2017, Anil found no information online about how to use it. Searching for a simple definition of what ‘ergonomics’ means also proved fruitless.
Anil launched ChairsFX in 2018 to address this information gap. What qualifies a chair as ‘ergonomic’? What is the purpose of ergonomic seating? What are the steps to properly use an ergonomic chair?
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While figuring out his new gaming chair, Anil read the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics. It yielded these fundamentals:
- Ergonomic chairs are designed to support neutral sitting postures.
- Neutral postures align the seated spine. This helps users sit comfortably for long periods.
- Adjustable lumbar support slightly above the beltline is the key to maintaining a healthy spinal alignment.
- A chair qualifies as ‘ergonomic’ with adjustable lumbar, adjustable arms, and a reclining backrest.
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Eventually, Anil joined the OSHA Education Center Association (OECA); later, he earned an OSHA Ergonomics course certification. This is the foundation that powers all ChairsFX.com reviews, tutorials, and ergonomic trend articles.
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Circa 2024, ChairsFX remains a vital source of information for ergonomic beginners.What qualifies a chair as ‘ergonomic’? What is the purpose of ergonomic seating? What are the steps to properly use an ergonomic chair?
For a quick-start, check out this summary of the Best ChairsFX articles. Then, visit our front page to research your options as an informed ergonomic connoisseur.