Biomechanics in work seating design

There are a large number of studies on the subject of ergonomics in seating, and also many reviews in the field, e.g., Åkerblom (1948), Schoberth (1962), Asatekin (1975), Eklund (1986), Grieco (1986), Corlett (1989), Kroemer (1991), Lueder and Noro (1994), and Harrison et al. (1999). These and other publications in ergonomics show that there are many approaches and methods to assess the suitability of a seating arrangement. One crucial aspect of seating is the work and activities performed on the seat. Biomechanical evaluations of such activities are seldom reported in the literature. Neither is it fully understood how work and other activities relate to seat design.