Equipment for older and disabled people: an analysis of the market

Provision for forward slope of the seat, up to a maximum of 10 degrees, is useful to reduce pressure on the thighs when working while leaning forward. However, purchasers sh ould consider carefully whether this advantage warrants purchasing a chair with slope adjustment. Chair users already have trouble with the proper settings of seat height and backrest adjustment without adding a further control. For general purposes, a chair with the seat angle fixed and horizontal is probably best. Seat Depth Seat depth is measured from the front edge of the seat to the lumbar...