Features of orthopedic furniture, selection criteria

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Correct posture is the key to health. This truth comes from childhood is not in doubt. To have a correct, beautiful posture, it is necessary, first of all, from early childhood to learn to monitor your back, not to stoop. To achieve the best result, to preserve not only the correct posture, but also orthopedic furniture will help your health, which is also perfect for those who have a history of any violation of posture. In this case, the “right” furniture will help prevent further aggravation of the situation with spinal curvature.

Pros and cons

The undoubted advantages of such furniture include:

• its structure, which is selected for maximum benefit to the spine, as well as the entire human skeletal system. It prevents the development of scoliosis, kyphosis and other abnormalities in the formation of the skeleton. If such deviations are already present, then this furniture will prevent the progression of bone curvature;
• convenience and comfort - orthopedic furniture gives a person a sense of convenience, reduces pain in the presence of posture disorders, because with a curved spine it is difficult for a person to sit on a regular chair or lie on a sofa for a long time. Such products are developed by specialists, taking into account all the structural features of the human skeleton, to be on it is much more convenient and comfortable. Thus, a person's ability to work increases if he works in an office not on an ordinary chair, but on an orthopedic chair or chair. After a full night's rest on comfortable furniture, a person feels a surge of strength and energy.

In fairness, it is worth noting the shortcomings of this category of goods, which include:

• the relative high cost of such products. It's no secret that such a product is much more expensive than ordinary furniture, not everyone can afford it;
• not very wide range of such products. Unlike ordinary furniture, the assortment of anatomical products is not so diverse, it does not always meet the taste preferences of consumers.

Varieties

Varieties of anatomical furniture are not very diverse. On the modern market there are such orthopedic products:

• chairs;
• computer chairs;
• beds;
• sofas.

Bed

Sofa

Chair

Computer chair

Anatomical chairs come in several varieties:

• chair with footrest;
• a chair with an emphasis on the knees;
• school orthopedic chair.

Anatomical beds are also in turn divided into:

• one-piece (non-folding) orthopedic bed;
• orthopedic folding bed;
• Orthopedic folding bed with mattress.

For whom it is useful and to whom it is contraindicated

Anatomical products are extremely useful for children and young people under 25 years old.It is up to 25 years of age that a person has not finally formed posture; during this period, he simply needs to sleep and sit on the “correct” orthopedic furniture.

Also, people under the age of 55 can choose anatomical furniture for themselves if they have no history of any diseases of the joints, bones, blood vessels.

The anatomical product of this category is strictly contraindicated to people after 55 years of age. At this age, the bones become soft and fragile, and a rigid bed or chair can additionally put strain on already vulnerable bones. It is also forbidden to use this furniture to people who have a history of diseases such as arthrosis, arthritis, and circulatory disorders.

Selection rules

Choose this category of furniture accessories should be correct. Be sure to check the certificates and all documentation for this product. It is necessary to find out the maximum allowable load, compare it with the weight category of the person for whom it is purchased.

Due attention should be paid to the strength of all parts, mechanisms of this product category, to the coordination in the work of all parts and mechanisms.

If you need to choose a sofa or bed, then you should definitely choose products with a folding mechanism with lamellas. It is the lamellas that provide the maximum orthopedic effect of such furniture. Due attention should also be given to upholstery (if any). The fabric must be durable, well ventilated.The orthopedic chair should maximally correspond to the anatomical structure of a person, the presence of armrests is desirable, they relieve the load on the spine.No matter what kind of variety you choose, it must be of high quality and reliable.

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