Angle Chair makes Radiologist Stand
Up and Take Notice!
The
reading room of the future was part of the Inforad Exhibit
at the radiological Society of North America Conference in
Chicago earlier this December. The reading room of the
future showcased technologies that addressed ergonomic pain
points with available ergonomic furniture. Radiologist from
all around North America had the opportunity to discover the
benefits of using the Stance® angle chair first hand.
Radiologist can sit 10 to 12 hours per day in the reading
room one static position that may lead to fatigue, bad
circulation and back pain. The angle chair allows that
person to move freely through many positions from neutral
sitting to kneeling to reclined sitting. Ergonomic design
of radiology reading rooms impact accuracy, productivity,
repetitive stress disorder and job satisfaction.
"We are excited to be able to have this opportunity to work
with GE Healthcare to provide this technology to the medical
community, "We do have future activities planned with GE
Healthcare in 2005 and we look forward to demonstrating the
benefits of the angle chair."
At that time there was a lot of media
attention on rising rates of work-related disorders among desk-bound
workers—and the need for more ergonomic office environments. Jack
and Alan met at a local Ember’s restaurant. An epiphany arrived with
their coffee. Says Alan, “We both thought, ‘What if we could
translate the EasyStand™ human positioning technology into a
mainstream product that will prevent the problems that are
associated with working at a computer.
The pair convinced
DuWayne Dandurand, designer and prototype specialist, to
join their team. Years—and many models—later a new kind of office
chair emerged, now called the Stance® angle chair. The Plasma2™
positioning unit came next. Then the team put the two units
together—the Stance® angle chair and Plasma2™ positioning
unit. “That,” says Alan, “was when we nailed it. We knew that this
was how people should be working.” The Plasma2™
System-the next generation’s office and computer workstation.
It took some doing, but whenever the daily mail brings a
thank-you note from another enthusiastic customer, the
design team is rewarded. Try the Plasma2™ System.
You will be too.
The Plasma2™
System — A computer chair and workstation
that transcends traditional ergonomic office furniture!
The
adjustable
Stance® angle chair and the
Plasma2™ computer monitor
andcomputer keyboard positioning unit
combine new technology, thoughtful design, and precise
comfort controls into an integrated computer workstation.
The
Plasma2™ System is ideal for any
computer user mindful of functional comfort, proper back
alignment, and wrist and lumbar support. Our computer chair,
the Stance® angle chair, is made to complement any work
environment, from a home office or cubicle to an executive
office suite.
Plasma2™ System Computer
Workstation
Complete System!
Our Low Price Of $2,195.00 each!
You are the engine that drives workplace
performance.
If you’re stiff, cramped, or lethargic, no
amount of bandwidth, software, or computer wizardry is going to
help you feel or perform better. You need to move as you work.
We all do. You need a computer workstation that’s in sync with
the way you move: The Plasma2™ System.
The Plasma2™
System, is a way
you can move through your workday in total comfort, with freedom
of motion. Right from your computer workstation. It transcends
every ergonomically-designed computer chair or workstation on
the market today because it responds infinitely to your need
for movement—far beyond mere lumbar support, or height
adjustments.
The Plasma2™ System will transform the way you
feel during the workday. Your work flows as you move
comfortably, with renewed energy and focus. Now you can tap that
sense of easy efficiency you feel when you’re performing at your
peak.
The Plasma2™ System is a simple, two-part system
that combines the infinitely adjustable Stance® angle chair with
its office companion, the adjustable Plasma2™ monitor
and keyboard positioning unit. The entire workstation features
advanced, patented technology and high-quality construction.
The Plasma2™ System. How does it feel to move
freely through your day?
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“Since my back
surgery two years ago there wasn’t a day that went by that
was free of pain. That changed the day I received my Plasma2™
System!”
-J. Jackson – Boise, ID
An intelligent way to
maintain peak performance!
Intense work style? If you log 8+ hours at
your computer or in a desk chair each day, you spend four
months of every year sitting! The Stance® angle chair lets
you move comfortably through your workday without leaving
your desk. Simple, fingertip controls make it easy to move
from sitting to kneeling to reclined standing and everything
in between.
The Stance® angle chair ensures proper distribution of
body weight for nearly every body shape and size. Its simple
angle and height controls, along with lumbar-supporting back
and the leg cushion, provide optimal postural support for
infinite positions, including the single most-beneficial
position: “neutral position.”
Posture shifting is one of the best things you can do for
your body, your outlook, and your performance at work. Find
out more
health advantages that the Plasma2™ System
provides.
Now learn about
using the Stance® angle chair. Give your comfort,
energy, and well-being a boost!
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I was using a regular
office chair, and a high stool to sit at my height
adjustable desk; until I purchased the Stance® angle
chair. This chair lets me sit in so many different
positions and I can even stand in a relaxed and
supported position.”
-Bill W. – Charlotte, NC
Health Advantage “Sitting is probably about the unhealthiest of all
the prolonged postures of the human body.”
-Dennis Zacharkow, author of Posture: Sitting, Standing, Chair
Design and Exercise
The health costs of
static-posture chairs
You’ve experienced the effects of sitting at your desk all day:
fatigue, aching back, stiff neck and muscles, low energy, poor
concentration. It’s no wonder. Conventional, static-posture chairs
force your legs, back, and torso into an unnatural, 90° position,
and keep many of us there for eight or more hours each day. Think of
it—four months of every year spent sitting in an unnatural,
uncomfortable position! Yet even advanced ergonomic chairs limit
your range of motion.
The Plasma2™
System is designed to help you move comfortably throughout your workday. We
applied the human positioning technology developed by
AltimateMedical Inc., in the creation of a full body and back
chair called: the Stance® angle chair and its companion the Plasma2™
keyboard and monitor positioning unit.
The result is an integrated workstation system that provides support
for nearly every body shape and size through proper distribution of
body weight. It lets you move freely and interface comfortably with
your computer.
The Stance® angle chair is the only office chair
endorsed by the
International Academy of Chiropractic Occupational Health
Consultants, and it has been covered by Workers’ Compensation
claims.
The Stance® angle chair uses simple angle and height
controls, along with lumbar support and a leg cushion to provide
optimal body support through an infinite range of motion.
One of the most beneficial positions is halfway
between sitting and standing, the neutral position. This is the
position your body naturally assumes when floating upright in water.
Because the Stance® angle chair allows movement and upper body
balance—while maintaining vital lumbar back support—it helps reduce
stress on the back caused by static posture, unsupported positions,
and musculoskeletal pressure. So you feel great and have more energy
throughout your workday.
Using the Stance® Angle Chair Three simple
controls...an infinite range of motions…no other ergonomic chair can do
this!
1) Seat height-
Squeeze the easy-to-reach trigger on the left to adjust your
height. 2) Seat-to-back angle
-Squeeze the trigger on the right and adjust your angle to move
effortlessly throughout your day. 3) Leg cushion-Push the foot button and adjust your leg cushion to support
multiple postures and true ergonomic seating.
By fine tuning your three main controls, lumbar support and arm
rests, the Stance® angle chair will support you comfortably in every
position. Poised for performance, it feels natural to interact with
your computer. With nothing to get in the way of efficiency, energy
is renewed, and work flows.
Forward Tilt Sitting
It’s better for your back than
sitting. The seat is angled slightly and your legs are
supported,
relieving pressure from your seat and aligning your
spine.
Neutral Position
Halfway between sitting and
standing. In this position you’re in the classic relaxed posture
that is assumed in zero gravity. This is the most natural
posture you can assume that distributes your weight evenly. The
Stance is the only ergonomic chair that allows you to assume
this posture.
Kneeling
Like the neutral position,
but with more weight on your knees and heels kicked up. It
takes the stress of your back and your feet at the same
time.
Reclined Standing
This is one of the most unique of the four postures. It provides
optimal blood flow, improves respiratory function and alleviates
any pressure on your buttocks
Stance® Features &
Accessories
Functional, intelligent design. Responsive controls.
Resilient construction. The Stance® angle chair reflects
individual comfort and quality in every feature and design
detail.
Lumbar Support
Precise lumbar support is easy to adjust. Simple ratchet
control allows the back to move up and down for optimal
lower back support.
Leg Cushion
The foam offers a soft support for any posture. allows
you to redistribute your weight to keep pressure off
your back and spine.
Arm Rests
Made of a soft, smooth Urethane® covering for extended
comfort. They easily re-position in or out for optimal
comfort while performing tasks.
Arm Height
Easily adjustable arm height keeps stress off your
shoulders and neck. Just squeeze the trigger to raise or
lower arm rests.
Casters
Smooth, 3” casters roll easily for repositioning. Kind
to carpets too.
Foot Pad
Precisely angled and padded to promote comfort for you
feet and legs. Textured material resists scuff marks and
dirt.
Spring Back
Spring back allows you to lean back, stretch and relax.
Frame and Base
Quality gray powder coated steel.
Breathable Fabric
Black fabric upholstery is a 3D stretch knit that hugs
the chair, conforms to your body, and breathes. It’s
pleasing to the touch, and resists stains and lint.
Vinyl
For your specialized applications
such as the lab or operating room, the Stance is
available with easy to clean and maintain black
vinyl material. Our material meets class A
flame spread rating in accordance with ASTM&E-84
"tunnel test and passes corner burn NFPA265, UBC 8-
2 (formerly UBC42-20 Fully lined protocol).
Available in conductive and non-conductive for
sensitive environments.
Leather
Upgrade tour Stance with
the beauty and feel of Pure Aniline Leather. Only
top grain cowhides and environmentally friendly
processes are used to create leather with an elegant
sophisticated look
Color
Options:
Glides
Do you need the
stability of a level platform? Replace the standard
rear casters to glides.
Locking
Casters
Need the stabilty of
a glide but still need to move your Stance
frequently? Conet to locking casters. Ideal
for tile, linoleum and other smooth surfaces.
Arm-
Lowering
attachment
These easy to install brackets
attachments lower the armrests a full 2"
Laptop
Tray
Laptop users can free themselves
from a desk with our new laptop tray.
Just
attach
Chair with Laptop Tray Model# 1200
$215.00 each Without Tray Stance®
$1,495.00 each
Standard
Metric
A. Base
Length– 40” Width – 24”
Length – 101cm
Width – 61cm
B. Leg Cushion
Height – 18” Width – 18”
Height – 46cm Width-46cm
C. Leg Cushion Range
12” Travel
31cm Travel
D. Seat
Width – 21” Depth – 21”
Width – 54cm Depth – 54cm
E. Seat Angle
Range
0°-70°
0°-70°
F. Height
Adjustment
5 ½” Travel
14cm Travel
G. Back
Width – 20” Length – 17”
Width – 20” Length – 17”
H. Lumbar Adjustments
5”
13cm
I. Footrest
Angle
20°
20°
J. Armrest Adjustment
4 ½”
12cm
Total Unit
Weight
85 lbs
39 Kg
Finish &
Materials
Base and Frame:
Wrinkle charcoal epoxy powder coated
steel and cast aluminum.
Plasma2™ Height Adjustable
Monitor and Keyboard Positioning Unit
Model# 5100 $799.00
each
There’s no need to invest in a new or
adjustable desk for your Stance® angle chair. The adjustable
Plasma2™ monitor and keyboard positioning unit is
the ideal companion to the Stance® angle chair. Together,
they form an integrated, high-performance workstation.
Changing postures? Just place the Plasma2™
positioning unit on your desk, place your monitor and
keyboard on the unit and plug it in. Now you can quickly
adjust the height of your screen and the height and angle of
your keyboard to complement any new posture. Push a button
on the adjustable Plasma2™ monitor platform to
move your monitor up and down. Move the lever to adjust your
keyboard angle and height, keeping hands and wrists level.
Proper
monitor and keyboard height and positioning helps prevent neck and
shoulder strain, and minimizes your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
and/or tendonitis from static desk posture.
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“I couldn’t believe how
easy it was to convert by static desk to a height
adjustable computer workstation.” - Joshua L. – St. Louis, MO
Using the
Plasma2™ Adjustable Computer Desk
The Plasma2™ positioning unit converts any desk
or table without modification into a height adjustable
computer workstation. Here’s how to use it:
1)
Set the Plasma2™ on your desk or table. No
fastening of any type is needed. 2) Secure your computer monitor on the monitor platform. 3) Place your computer keyboard, mouse or other input
device on the keyboard and mouse platform. 4) Plug the cord into a standard wall outlet.
That’s it, it’s that simple!
The Plasma2™ is controlled by two easy to
reach buttons.
The keyboard platform is controlled by a lever underneath
that allows you to make the angle and height adjustable for
proper wrist positioning to minimize the occurrence of
carpal tunnel. Built-in wrist rest is a soft, cushioned gel
pad.
“I purchased
an expensive desk last year and didn’t want to replace
it with a height adjustable table, but I needed to be
able to stand. With the Plasma2™ I was able
to change my work area without having to ruin my desk.”
-Kelli R. – Toledo, MI
Plasma2™
Features & Accessories
Making any desk adjustable
The Plasma2™ positioning unit keeps a low profile
on your desk with no fastening—and its adjustable controls
are quiet. The positioning unit is ergonomically designed to
keep your wrist and hands level. Quality gray powder coated
steel will match your Stance® angle chair and is designed to
match any office décor.
Adjustable monitor platform
Non-skid surface securely holds any size or type of monitor, from flat panel screen to 75-pound CRT.
Monitor base
Non-skid base is weighted for extra stability.
Adjustable keyboard platform
Adjust independently of the monitor platform. Just move the lever to change keyboard height or angle to allow for proper wrist positioning to minimize the occurrence of carpal tunnel. Built-in wrist rest is a soft, cushioned gel pad.
Adjustable mouse pad platform
Can be mounted to the right or left of keyboard platform.
Slides easily under keyboard platform for storage.
Plasma2™ Accessories
Model# 5152
$90.00
Small copy/
telephone holder
Choose small or large stands to hold your paperwork or phone in
place at just the right level. Attaches to the side
of the monitor
platform.
Speaker/monitor extensions
Allows you to extend the sides of the monitor platform up to 23”
inches. Holds the latest flat screen panel (i.e. Apple 23” Cinema
Screen) and is perfect for holding your external speakers.
Large copy/
telephone holder
Model# 5151
$95.00
Government Provider of Ergonomically Designed Computer
Workstations
The Plasma2™ System, including the Stance®
angle chair and the Plasma2™ positioning unit, government
provider of ergonomically-designed computer workstations. We
observe all federally mandated purchasing requirements and
will provide cost, specification, and warranty information
on request.
The Plasma2™ System has satisfied or exceeded
government production and cost criteria, as well as
ergonomic requirements, in a variety of military and
municipal applications, including:
General office and administrative workstations
Military equipment repair units
Aerospace applications and control rooms
Critical event workstations
Medical technology labs and workstations
Plasma2™
Specifications
Accessories shown
are optional. Mouse tray and keyboard tray are standard features
included with every Plasma2™ unit.
There is little that is more
wonderful than sitting in a deck chair, overlooking the lake with a
light breeze and moderate temperatures. We have white plastic patio
chairs on our deck. They are over twenty years old now and clearly
showing their age. Calling them white might be a bit of an
overstatement at this point-they are really kind of grayish. It is
amazing, though, that they have survived the ravages of time as well
as they have. Besides their durability, their most outstanding
characteristic is that they are adjustable – not as adjustable as
the Stance Chair but they have five distinct setting from erect to
almost prone. Like the Stance Chair, my favorite positions on the
deck chair are the intermediate settings. Now that’s good sitting
Modern European Chairs July 6, 2004
Among the many things that I found
wonderful about Europe were the many modern chairs. You saw them in
shop windows, restaurants, and even in people’s homes (I have to
admit to a little window peaking during our evening strolls.) I
hardly saw a French Mediterranean, Lazy Boy, or non-ergonomic office
chair. I’m sure they exist but it was just so refreshing to see many
interesting, thoughtfully design chairs. I didn’t get a chance to
see much office furniture but I remember from my days working in
Europe how much more thoughtful they were about sitting comfort. I
don’t think that Europeans are built any differently or sit oddly
but, in general, they pay more attention to their work environment.
Cairo June 8, 2004
The following few entries will be in
submitted retrospect as I had little time while I was working and
little inclination while I was vacationing – I found Internet cafes
and did quick email checks but has too focused on the experience to
spend time at a computer.
Well, after 14 hours of airplane
seating, I made it to Cairo. It is hard to believe that they can
design chairs so poorly. I managed to get some lumbar support by
using both the blanket and pillow in the back – it worked fine but
then I had no blanket or pillow and my neck got stiff. It was worth
suffering through the airplane seats though because Cairo has been
fantastic. We arrived at 2:00 AM and walked into the hotel room
about 3:00 to this view – wow. It felt great to lay down after a
journey that lasted more than 24 hours.
The training sessions have been going
well and seeing the participants again has been wonderful. I have
been teaching standing up which works well for the back but is
tiring on the feet. Maybe the Plasma2 system could be adapted to a
teaching station?
Cabin Furniture May 21, 2004
I don’t know where it is written but
it seems to be general knowledge that you bring used furniture to
your cabin. These chairs are well used. They were my grandparent’s
chairs in a lovely green satin – truly awful. Twenty-five years ago
I refinished them is a neutral cotton material as a community ed.
upholstery class project. They were pretty worn when we bought the
cabin but since they are pretty good quality – the seat cushions are
down, they have tied springs, etc. My wife made slipcovers for them
and now they are warm seating for our cool cabin.
This is my last post before I get on
the airplane for Egypt. It may be awhile before I find a spot to
make another entry although I’m all wired and ready to go. The issue
is more one of attention then technology as we will be busy working
and then touring. Here’s to 14 hours of sitting.
Upholstered Chair May 17, 2004
When we bought our cabin it did not
have a kitchen, only a hotplate and a dorm-room style refrigerator.
One of the first things we did was rip out a wall and create a
kitchen and dining room. This meant we needed a table and chairs and
as anyone who has been in this situation knows, you are already
stretched thin financially. I made a table from driftwood, birch
branches and a prefabricated top. We found some chairs at a
department store liquidation for five dollars a pop but they were in
rough shape. A little stain, a lot of glue, a few well-placed brads
and some great sewing by my wife and we had new upholstered chair
seats. Amazingly, they have survived ten winters at –20 degrees in
great shape. They are not the worlds most comfortable for working at
but I just cannot see bringing my Plasma2 and Stance chair to the
cabin.
Outdoor Seating May 11, 2004
Ten years ago we bought a modest
cabin on Lake Superior. The cabin had no plumbing no water and no
kitchen or but did have electricity. We installed a composting
toilet (talk about an improvement in seating – 40 degrees in an
outhouse at 4:00 AM is no picnic) rearranged the space and put in a
kitchen. We still carry in water, which is less a burden than you
might think – especially since we can refill at a nearby town. What
really attracted us to the property is that it included 40 feet of
lakeshore. Now most people would think that’s not enough – standard
is 200 feet, but this 40 feet is easily accessible where most of the
available land is cliff front. The best part is that there is a
great sitting rock, wide enough for both of us to lay out all day
and watch the world go by – now that’s ideal outdoor seating.
Temporary Seating May 7, 2004
Over last few weeks I have had to go
into my company’s main office to do some work. Since most of the
field staff works from their homes or in remote offices, the company
has established a “bull pen” area as a temporary workspace.
Understandably, as we are a non-profit and funds are tight, the area
is furnished with cast offs and odds and ends. The chairs are
typical office task chairs and the desks are old-fashioned writing
desks with no accommodation for computer keyboards. This environment
works fine if you are only there for an hour or two syncing to the
network and backing up, etc. But when you are there for several
hours as I have been lately, it is amazing as to how fast you
rediscover the symptoms of carpel tunnel. The chairs soon become
amazingly uncomfortable when you are used to ergonomic seating as in
the Plasma2 system. To realize that these chairs are what most
people sit in most of the time is eye-opening.
Straight Chair
Straight Chair, straightjacket,
straight man. This chair is dining room chair. It is actually more
comfortable than it looks but it does ensure that we get up and move
into the living room before too very long. The leather and stitching
gives it a little bit of a casual feeling while the lines make you
think formal. We think they work pretty well with our dining room
table (I’ll have to get a picture of that later), which is a classic
Danish piece made of ash and reminiscent of a boat. Some how the
flowing lines of the table go with the straight lines of these
chairs.
Set Back Again April 26, 2004
Last Thursday I suffered a,
hopefully, temporary set back in my recovery. Its now three days
later and I appear to be coming back but am discouraged by the
incident. Apparently, I overdid it in the swimming pool. I thought
that swimming was the one safe activity left to me after the second
discectomy but obviously there are limits on what and how I proceed
with my training at this stage of healing. You would think that as a
fifty plus person I would have learned moderation but I have never
been that good at it. I started in the pool about a month ago and
had gradually worked my way up to a mile of mixed freestyle and
individual medley. On Thursday, I swam pretty hard sets to try to
pick up my time and improve strength. That night my whole foot was
numb, my calf was cramping, and the back of my thigh aching, and
even my right hip from the first surgery hurt. I spent Friday
working on my back and standing at the Plasma2, Saturday doing only
light errands, and Sunday again on my back. It’s now Monday morning
and I’m probably 60% recovered but still need a few more days to
recuperate. The major frustration is the delay in the swimming
conditioning but that will have to wait as basic recovery comes
first
Not Sitting 2 April 19, 2004
Now that spring has arrived in full
force here in the Northland, I find myself sitting less, especially
on the weekends. There is seemingly unending stream of chores to do
around the house. We have a pretty big lot in an urban setting and
about ten years age we elected to naturalize about 1/3 of the back
yard. The idea was that it would be less work but the reality is
that it takes a reasonable amount of maintenance to keep the
invasive, non-native plants at bay. Plus, you have small jobs like
cleaning the screens, which means hauling the hose from the back
garage, moving the snow blower out of the way, prepping it for
storage and then moving it to the back garage so that you have
somewhere to put the hose. Since the snow blower takes up more room
in the back garage, you have to first move the patio chairs (which
you will not see a picture of since they are way beyond worn out).
All this so you can clean the screens. You get the picture and can
probably tell even better stories. Anyhow, I did get a couple of the
deck chairs cleaned up and moved up to the second story deck. Just
in time for it to start raining. Some hot summer day though I’ll be
sacked out in those deck chairs watching the world pass by glad that
I did all this work.
Halfway between sitting and
standing. In this position you’re in the classic relaxed posture
that is assumed in zero gravity. This is the most natural
posture you can assume that distributes your weight evenly. The
Stance is the only ergonomic chair that allows you to assume
this posture.
Like the neutral position,
but with more weight on your knees and heels kicked up. It
takes the stress of your back and your feet at the same
time.
This is one of the most unique of the four postures. It provides
optimal blood flow, improves respiratory function and alleviates
any pressure on your buttocks
