Spinal-glide™
// Welcome
Spinal-glide is the first patented ergokinetic seat designed specifically to enhance the movement of the pelvis and lower back. Our jobs require hours of sitting in chairs without any mechanism to adequately allow the body to move.
When we walk, we are in a weight-bearing position and the pelvis moves through a specific range of motion. When we sit we are also in a weight-bearing posture yet we sit in seats that don't allow the pelvis to move through any range of motion.
Even when we are seated and reach forward with the right arm, the left side of the body moves back. If the seat doesn't move, this reciprocating motion of the body is impeded. Spinal-glide achieves this by using a spring split-seat that allows the pelvic bones and back to move as if we are still walking.
The seats are separated by a narrow space that allows the coccyx (tailbone) to hang rather than touch the seat pad eliminating compression of the sacrum and lumbar spine in the lower back. All seats are comfortable for the first few minutes, but unless there is a massager in the chair, after a few minutes wstart to fidgit, our body needs to move.
If we are required to sit for such long hours then we need seats that enhance the normal range of motion of the pelvis and lower back. Spinal-glide is specifically designed to allow the body to move and enhance the motion of the pelvis and lower back.
1. The Worker
Providing mobility with the ergonomic mesh back, ergokinetic split seat "you work, it works with you"
$540 + shipping and handling.
2. The Glider
Surrounds you with a plush ergonomic foam support and yet allows mobility with the ergokinetic split-seat. Plus, the backrest support can release into a rocker
$640 + shipping and handling.
3. Drummer
Spinal-Glide's musician's seat. The seat enhances full movement of the pelvis and lower back when sitting is required and mobility is essential.
$280 + shipping and handling
The evolution of ergonomics
Ergokinetics™, derived from the term ergokinesis, is the study of work in motion. Unlike, ergonomics which pertains to static position, structural support, proper positioning, ergokinetics is concerned with the movement of the body structure while sitting or standing in a work station.
The body, our physical structure moves. There are numerous rhythms in our bodies; heart rate, peristalsis, respiration, lymphatic fluid pumping and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Movement is essential to the body, especially the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid because it is directly dependent on the unimpeded flexibility of the skeletal system.
Ergokinetics™ does not replace ergonomic theory yet enhances the ability of an individual to work in a seated or standing stationary position for long periods of time without the body being forced in a fixed position. Ergokinetic™ products allow the person to move or be moved mechanically reducing the weight bearing pressures on the skeletal system.
Products considered “ Ergokinetic™” must enhance or allow movement to the bodies structural system. Sitting in a static chair only inhibits movement in the pelvis and lower back. We just split the seat to allow the pelvis to move reciprocally so as to enhance the two pelvic bones to go through a normal range of motion even when sitting.
// Contact Us
Designer
Richard Robertshaw
Tel.: 415 434 1530
E-mail:rrdoc_pacbell.net
Richard Robertshaw, B.A., D. C.
has been practicing chiropractic for
31 years. He has specialized in
visceral and cranial techniques.
His experience in bio-mechanics
and physiology lead him to research
and develop the Spinalglide chair.
// United States Sales
Chuck Alchermes
Tel: 973 713 7944
E-mail: slyzen_aol.com
Kimberly Thornton
Cell: 585 202 3895
Email: kimberlymthornton_gmail.com
Manufacturer:
Soma Ergonomics
(800) 836-9130
Made in America
Spinalglide™ and Ergokinetic™ are registered trademarks
