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As physiotherapists and clinical scientists we have developed specialist knowledge on a range of ergonomic equipment currently provided on the market. We are passionate about using our knowledge to constantly push supply standards forwards and so we have setup the … Continue reading →

One of the questions we often get asked at Fluto is: what is an ergonomic chair? Put simply it is any type of chair that can be really well fitted to an individual. This normally involves a high level of … Continue reading →

Lots of companies make claims about what their chairs can do for your spine. Unfortunately, a number of claims are based on weak biased evidence and so it can be difficult to know what to believe and more importantly what … Continue reading →

What is the background to the study? It has been reported by some researchers that prolonged static sitting may lead to swelling of the lower limbs which can be uncomfortable (pins and needles, numbness, pain). Active sitting allows users to … Continue reading →

Research Aims The aim of this literature review was to evaluate the effectiveness of adjustable office chair interventions on reducing musculoskeletal pain in the workplace. Methods/Results An extensive literature search uncovered 5 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Three of … Continue reading →

How long should I sit for on my ergonomic chair? Lots of people have opinions on how long we should sit for on ergonomic chairs. The truth of the matter is that we don`t know the optimal sitting time. In … Continue reading →

Over the last few years Salli have become well known for their patented width adjustable split saddle design on a number of stools within their range including: the Salli Swing Fit and Salli Multiadjuster. In response to popular demand, Salli … Continue reading →

For years Salli has led the way in the ergonomic design of Saddle Chairs. Now we are pleased to announce that Salli have added a fantastic new Rainbow Colour range to the collection. The Rainbow Design incorporates two seams on … Continue reading →

Back injuries have repeatedly been found to be one of the most common work related health problems leading to sickness absences. Compared to other professionals, dentists have a higher incidence of back pain. Indeed, research has shown that approximately 40% … Continue reading →

What is the background to this study? There is some research to indicate that forward lean of the head during sitting increases the risk of neck pain. In recent years, there has been growing evidence to suggest that a flexed … Continue reading →