331 | The Ideal Ergonomic Office Chair to Improve Posture & Relieve Back Tension with Dr. Ashley Williams, PT, DPT

The Optimal Body

Is sitting the new smoking? Is standing better for us? We have Dr. Ashley Williams, the sitting expert, on to discuss all things sitting, standing, chairs and posture. We're getting to the root of the truths behind article claims on sitting, standing desks, treadmill desks, and how posture relates to it all. Dr. Ashley dives into how you can become good at sitting and how to support sitting to prevent tension and allow you to move optimally throughout the day. She provides perspective on standing desks and how treadmill desks affect your cognition. Furthermore, she explains the importance of breaks, pressure dispersion under your seat, and why you will be seeing the Anthros office chair in offices around the U.S. Let's dive into all things sitting and posture!

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What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr. Ashley Williams:⁠⁠

4:21 - The sitting expert

4:37 - Is sitting the new smoking

17:47 - How do you become good at sitting

19:52 - What’s the best office chair?

23:54 - Should our low backs be touching the chair?

24:23 - Physioballs vs Stools vs a Chair

28:18 - Perspectives on standing desks

30:35 - Treadmill desks

32:41 - Importance of breaks

34:22 - Why are Anthros chairs functional?

37:27 - Importance of pressure dispersion on the surface you are sitting on

41:07 - Are Anthros getting into offices?

42:07 - Leading through evidence

44:07 - But posture does not always cause pain so do you need the chair?

49:22 - Investment in the office chair

53:07 - Other recommendations if Anthros is not accessible

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