Finding the
perfect fit
for each student
Did you know that as many as 24 students out of a class of 30 could be sitting in chairs that are the wrong size to give adequate posture support?
We are on a mission to change this and create environments that provide all-day comfort, support students' posture and aid positive learning experiences.
This is we we created our free popliteal height measuring guide, read below to see how it works and find out how you can get your hands on one.
Is size really that important?
The short answer is... yes! As children are growing and developing it is more important than ever to ensure they are sitting with the correct posture. Sitting incorrectly can put unnecessary strain on the body, leading to problems in later life.
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Let's take a look at the image above, Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are both perfect examples of how the wrong height chair will cause strain to key pressure points.
In Fig.1 the chair height is too low, meaning that the knees are bent at an extreme angle to allow the feet to rest on the floor. This will quickly lead to poor circulation, as the extreme bend in the knee restricts healthy blood flow.
Sitting with your knees above hip height will add more pressure to the lumbar disks and can lead to lower back pain, you are more likely to hunch your back in this seating position which can cause discomfort to your neck and shoulders.
In Fig. 2 the chair height is too high, a common cause of poor posture. If the user is sat on a chair that is too high for the desk they are forced to slouch, overstretching the neck and overreaching the arms to work.
Poor posture is a common cause of musculoskeletal issues, with spine strain often leading to chronic back pain, muscle tension and in severe cases spinal misalignment.
As you can see in Fig. 4 the user is sitting just right, with the knees bent at a 90° angle, the back fully engaged with the backrest and the bottom sitting back on the seat.
How does it work?
Step 1:
Place the guide on the table, ensuring the table edge is in line with the dashed line. Unfold the pages so they hang down.
Make sure the table is high enough that the student’s feet don’t touch the ground.
Step 2:
Carefully sit the student so that one leg is placed on top of the measuring guide.
The knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle and be flat against the front of the table to ensure precise measurement.
Step 3:
Ensure the student is sitting with their foot perpendicular to the measuring guide and take a look at what colour the bottom of the heel meets.
This colour will tell you the size of chair that will perfectly support the students’ posture and learning.
