The basics

The users are always in focus when create seating comfort - in a double sense. We consider:

1. The actual use cases
2. The physiology of the users

Standing versus sitting or laying

There is a natural posture for all body modes. Our body needs all three modes. Our aim is to provide good sitting for all kind of activities. Supporting surfaces that promotes a natural posture for sitting. It all starts with the hip. With the right hip angle and a good lumbar support, the spine will get a good shape. This means low muscle efforts to keep the posture and good pressure distribution at the spinal discs.

With a natural sitting posture, the load at the discs are the same for standing and sitting, which is easy to understand. Our upper body weight is the same in both cases. With a good spinal shape, the stresses will be similar.

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