SITTING CORRECTLY
200%
140%
100%
Sitting with a hunched back
doubles the burden (200%) on
the vertebral disks compared
to standing up (100%).
Source: Wilkhahn
Occupational health experts have issued standards and recommendations for preventing
harmful habits and their negative health impact at the office workplace. These standards
and recommendations are based on findings relating to an incorrect and tense sitting
posture which limits performance and produces long-term physical damage over time.
> 600 mm
20°
> 100 mm
90-100°
90-100°
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