Accuracy via posture
May 1st 2006

According to a clinical study, sitting on a Bambach Saddle seat while working can improve the skill and accuracy with which tasks are performed.

The study, undertaken by the University of Birmingham's School of Health Sciences, tested the effect of two seating positions on muscular activation and upper limb function. It concluded that sitting in an anteriorly tilted position- where the pelvis tilts forwards, as on the Saddle seat - helps promote a healthier working posture and may minimise discal pressure, reducing low back pain and the tendency to 'slump'.

The study involved healthy subjects (aged 18-30) with no predisposed back pain performed light physical tasks.

The seat is shaped like a horse's saddle and uses the biomechanics of the body to position naturally the spine while supporting the pelvis, promoting a good spinal balance, without bearing body weight on the knees.

The seat costs £399 plus VAT.