Feet

An improperly adjusted chair, a poor fitting chair, unsupported feet, sitting too long without a break or change of
positions can cause discomfort in the lower extremities

In many situations, pain is caused by a chair seat not being raised high
enough or the depth of the seat pan set too short. If you have an
adjustable ergonomic chair, raise the height of the seat pan so that the
hips and knees are set at right angles, legs dropping straight with feet
placed comfortably onto the floor. The front edge of the seat pan should
be approximately 2 inches behind the back of the knee to provide
adequate support for the hip, leg and even the lower back.

In other situation, pain can be caused by the seat pan being raised too
high and/or the seat pan set too deep. If the chair is adjustable, make
adjustments as noted above. If a properly fitting ergonomic chair is not
available, purchase and adjust appropriately. (See our Chair Section)

Experience pain in hips, legs and knees while sitting

Dangling feet can put pressure on the thighs and the back of knees, cutting off circulation to lower legs and feet. Legs should rest comfortably onto floor or on a footrest. (See our Footrest Section)

Pressure on the back of the knees Legs don’t feel supported

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