Evaluation of office chairs by measuring the seat pressure variations in daily office work

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) of office workers as well as physical workers increase due to the VDT work(Lewis et al, 2002). To prevent the MSDs of VDT workers, first above all, ergonomically good chairs should be provided. Ergonomic chairs should give sitters proper seat cushion on seat pan and good lumber support on backrest.