A new method for calculating saddle seat height with an emphasis on optimal posture based on trigonometric relations

Babaei, H.; Razeghi, M.; Choobineh, A.; Pakshir, H.; Rajaeifard, A.; Rezaian, J.

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A new method for calculating saddle seat height with an emphasis on optimal posture based on trigonometric relations

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Babaei H. , Razeghi M. , Choobineh A. , Pakshir H. , Rajaeifard A. , Rezaian J.

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Introduction. Based on the literature, the ergonomic saddle chair provides the most appropriate posture for users. Determination of the seat height is critical to establish the proper posture, carried out using various methods of anthropometry. This study aimed to develop a simple and applied method for determining the saddle seat height with an emphasis on appropriate posture. Methods. In this study, anthropometric dimensions including weight, body height, popliteal height and seat height at 135° knee angle in 150 male and female dentists were measured. In the laboratory, to determine the ‘acetabuloischial number’, 25 male and female natural hip bones were measured. The mean saddle-chair height with knee angle of 135° was then compared by two different methods, field measurement and the new calculation method. Results. The results showed a strong correlation between data gathered from the two different methods, the field measurement and the new calculation method (98%), and Cronbach’s α from the intraclass correlation was equal to 0.994 (p < 0.05). This indicated that the two methods produced similar results. Conclusion. The new method can be applied to calculate the optimal height of the saddle seat based on body height and popliteal height.

Słowa kluczowe

anthropometry acetabuloischial ergonomics saddle seat height determination

ergonomia siedzisko badanie antropometryczne

Wydawca

Taylor & Francis

Czasopismo

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Rocznik

2016

Tom

Vol. 22, No. 4

Strony

565--571

Opis fizyczny

Bibliogr. 22 poz.

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Babaei H.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Razeghi M.

razeghm@sums.ac.ir

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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Choobineh A.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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Pakshir H.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Rajaeifard A.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Rezaian J.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.

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