Riding-like sitting
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Riding-like sitting or balanced sitting includes a sitting posture that approaches the natural resting position (see b) in figure 1). In this position, which is the same as when you lie on your side while sleeping, the lumbar curve is retained and muscles are well-balanced and relaxed.
A forward sloping seat encourages this natural posture in which the joint angles are open, the lumbar curve is preserved and the muscles are relaxed. It also relieves pressure on the lungs and stomach and provides greater mobility. This position is exactly the same as when riding a horse: the rider sits upright and at the same time maintains a lumbar lordosis because of the downwards sloping thighs.
Riding-like sitting or balanced seating is the most suitable position for long periods of sitting. Forward sloping seats and higher desks can eliminate lower back strain and even prevent chronic back pain.
References
- Mandal, A.C. : [1] Balanced sitting posture on forward sloping seat.
Retrieved on 2009-06-22
- Re-Thinking Sitting- a reference for further reading about riding like sitting or the "saddle position" by Peter Opsvik
- An online community of researchers and enthusiasts dedicated to sharing information on this seating concept.fi:Ratsastuksenomainen istunta
