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1. Backrest adjustment
A backrest adjustment can help to prevent or even
alleviate the discomfort that's associated with
sitting for long periods of time. The features of
a backrest adjustment include:
Backrest height - This allows you to find
the backrest height which will provide support for
the lumbar portion of your lower back.
Backrest tilt - this feature will allow
someone to adopt different postures while still
keeping good support for the lower back. You can
also adjust the feature as you wish.
Horizontal backrest movement - this feature
isn't the same as the tilt. Instead, the horizontal
will move side to side, making the chair a little
deeper for those who need it.
4. Armrests
An armrest shouldn't interfere with the task at hand
and always provide you room to move. Armrests aren't
normally needed for keyboard use, although they can
be used with reading, editing, or even doing work on
a desk. If you have to have them, look for those with
an adjustable height, adjustable width, and adequate
padding.
5. Stability
A great office chair will have a five pronged base
with the appropriate casters (soft for hard surfaces
and hard for soft surfaces). Chairs with four prongs
are less stable and prone to tipping sideways or
backwards when the users leans in any direction.
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