Jolly Back Chair ...relieving the pain

Jolly Back Chair

 

The Jolly Back™ chair has been ergonomically designed by a paediatric physiotherapist highly experienced in back pain prevention.

Throughout June we gave three local schools the oportunity to test and try the chair which allowed us to receive 'real' feedback. Comments were positive with teachers and support staff finding the chair easy to use ans supportive.

The Jolly Back™ chair (UK patent pending) has been ergonomically designed to provide a practical, comfortable solution for adults who work with young children. Adults are required to communicate with and assist children at their low height, but unfortunately this compromises the health of the adult's spine, as repeatedly poor postures are adopted. The Jolly Back chair helps to reduce the risk of adults acquiring back pain.

How has the Jolly Back chair been developed?

The development of the Jolly Back chair is the result of months of direct consultation with front-line education staff and risk assessment, combined with a research-based professional knowledge of human anatomy and movement. Current health and safety legislation and guidance have also been considered. In particular, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: regulation 11, BSEN1729 (parts1 and 2), HSE – seating at work 2002 and NUT Health and Safety Briefing – Seating, Posture and Ergonomic: A Teacher's Guide to Good Practice 2006".

Detailed Description of the Jolly Back Chair

The JollyBack Chair is available in 3 heights. All fabric is waterproof and breathable - this allows spills to be mopped up quickly with the chair remaining in use and importantly, it is a pleasure to sit on! The chair is made entirely within the UK using processes to minimise its carbon footprint. It has a static weight limit of 16 stones.

The Dimensions of the Jolly Back Chair enable users to:

  • Move close to and often position their legs under low children's tables to prevent bending/reaching over when assisting and communicating with children at their level (e.g. reading, baking, supervising snack/lunchtimes etc);
  • Stretch out their legs whilst maintaining thigh support;
  • Position their feet flat on the floor to allow safe, controlled manoeuvrability between tables/individuals when seated.
  • Promote natural spine posture by being able to have feet flat on the floor.
  • Sit more comfortably with support provided by a seat base wider than a child's chair.
  • Compact size enables close access (to tables and children) and practical use within the limited educational space.
  • Use also prevents children straining their necks by looking too high up.

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