Rising Sick Leave Costs – Here’s the Office Chair That Could Reverse the Trend

Sedentary Lifestyles a Risk Factor

On an average day, we sit still for 9.4 hours. This figure has increased as our daily lives have become more digital. In addition to increasing the risk of musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, prolonged sitting also negatively impacts our mental wellbeing. These two categories of health issues are responsible for the majority of sickness-related absences. But sitting doesn’t have to mean sitting still.

Capella X – Keeps Your Body Moving

With its new family of office chairs, Capella X, Kinnarps has developed a solution that encourages natural movement throughout the workday. The foundation is the groundbreaking FreeMotion® mechanism in the seat, which promotes movement even during sedentary tasks.

"With FreeMotion®, we have developed a market-unique mechanism that encourages movement and protects the body against static stress through its non-locking seat. This is the future of seating ergonomics," says Martin Henschel, Category Product Manager at Kinnarps.

Everyday Movement is Key

 Research shows that everyday movement plays a greater role in wellbeing than previously thought. But when you have a job that requires sitting for extended periods, it becomes more challenging to incorporate movement during the workday in a way that doesn’t distract from the task at hand.

“Introducing movement into the workday doesn’t mean installing treadmill desks or sitting on balance balls all day. For long-term sustainability, the layout and interior solutions must inspire natural movement that makes a difference without taking focus away from the work,” explains Jenny Hörberg, Director Global Range and Design at Kinnarps.

About Kinnarps

Kinnarps is one of Europe’s leading supplier of total interior solutions and workplace design for offices, schools and care facilities. The furniture is characterised by high quality, innovative design, low environmental impact and long lifecycles. The company has been family-owned since the start in 1942, with manufacturing in Sweden and operations in over 40 countries.

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