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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 35 MIN

Alternative Seating: What the Research Actually Says (And What We've Been Getting Wrong)

from The Business of Ergonomics Podcast · host Darcie Jaremey

Kneeling chairs. Saddle seats. Active chairs. Exercise balls. You've probably been asked about all of them, and maybe you've given answers based on incomplete information.In this episode, we dig into what the research actually shows and more importantly, what it doesn't. We examine a critical flaw in one of the most-cited studies on alternative seating that changes how you should interpret the findings. We explore why "fixing the pelvis" doesn't automatically fix the neck.  Key insight: The ideal sitting posture isn't "upright" or "neutral." It's variable. And that reframe changes everything about how you approach seating recommendations.If you want to be the ergonomist who understands this category at a level your competitors don't, this episode is for you.If you're a healthcare professional and this episode got your wheels turning about office ergonomics - good. I've got free resources to help you take the next step at ergonomicshelp.com/resources. 

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