A kneeling desk chair is one of the types of alternative chairs available. A kneeling chair is for sitting in a position, with the thighs dropped to an angle of about 60 to 70 degrees vertically. The posture of a person in a kneeling chair is not the same as kneeling on the floor. Along with the knees, the shins bear some weight for firmness. This posture modifies stress distribution of the body, in comparison with the sitting position of regular chairs. It is recommended for certain ailments and injuries of spinal column.
A kneeling chair keeps the backbone, particularly the lumbar, in a neutral position, like while standing. A kneeling chair has a rigid seat sloping at 30 degrees forward and with padded support for the knees. The disadvantages are that a kneeling chair over-flexes the knees and ankles, restricts the number of likely sitting positions, may cause exhaustion to develop earlier and may cause clothing to ride up the legs. Furthermore, it makes getting in and out of the chair cumbersome and decreases the range of reach.
Desk Chairs
The kneeling chairs are also referred to as "posture chairs." They provide a distinctive design that promotes good posture. These help users to keep themselves in the upright and ergonomically positive postures. A kneeling chair is an office chair that has no back and places a user in a kneeling position. The design promotes good posture by sliding hips frontward and aligning the back, shoulder and neck. The principle support is from the seat of a chair, with additional support from the shins. This distributes the strain on the pelvis and knees, which lessens spinal compression and reduces the pressure on the lower back and leg muscles. It is appropriate for adults, teenagers and children both at home and in office.
