What can I do if I am short statured and need an ergonomic chair?  

High quality ergonomic chairs are adjustable to 95% of the population, however, there are some cases when a person may not reach the minimum 2-5cm gap behind the calf to the front edge of the chair.  This is when the seat pan is too deep for the legs.  If a chair’s seat pan is too deep, it can cause circulation problems for short people, as your legs will be dangling off the floor and applying undue pressure to the soft underside of your thighs.

For shorter people, we recommend a seat depth of around 46cm or less. It should also be depth adjustable to allow further personalisation.

If the chair isn't set up correctly in this position for the person, they can experience leg pain from the lack of blood flow and pressure on the tendons while sitting for long periods of time.

If there is still no options for the chair to adjust correctly to the person, there is still a solution!  If you or your client is short in stature, they could use a lumbar support cushion to reduce the depth of the seat pan allowing their legs to be in the optimal position for sitting while still providing the necessary lumbar support for their back rest (just make sure to invest in a footrest for the dangling legs, too!).

Lumbar Support for Driving

Lumbar Support Cushions can be a great solution if you find you experience lower back pain while driving.  Although some car seats try to provide the most comfortable sitting position, sometimes there may not be a sufficient amount of lumbar support to support the spine.  A lumbar support cushion is easy to transport from office to car, so can be an affordable solution to supporting your back while you drive.