Sewing chairs
10-26-2011, 06:53 PM
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I have found a chair called a "swopper" online and wondered if anyone has heard about it good or bad? It is supposed to be very good for back and posture and so on. I have had DVT's and have a fairly severe problem with swelling with my leg and this stool / chair is supposed to be helpful for that. It is expensive so I would like to find out more about them. It appears that they were developed in Germany.
10-26-2011, 07:27 PM
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I have one ... got it years ago.
To shorten the story I was looking at good chairs after hearing Harriet Hargrave talk about ergonomics and quilters. [Un]fortunately the chair she preferred didn't fit my body. I saw the secretaries and worker bees at the office furniture store all had swoopers. I was allowed to take one home over the weekend. Loved it and bought myself one.
I have better posture, my back doesn't hurt, the neuropathy is more manageable using it, and it is adjustable. I heartily recommend them.
ali
To shorten the story I was looking at good chairs after hearing Harriet Hargrave talk about ergonomics and quilters. [Un]fortunately the chair she preferred didn't fit my body. I saw the secretaries and worker bees at the office furniture store all had swoopers. I was allowed to take one home over the weekend. Loved it and bought myself one.
I have better posture, my back doesn't hurt, the neuropathy is more manageable using it, and it is adjustable. I heartily recommend them.
ali
10-26-2011, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by AliKat
I have one ... got it years ago.
To shorten the story I was looking at good chairs after hearing Harriet Hargrave talk about ergonomics and quilters. [Un]fortunately the chair she preferred didn't fit my body. I saw the secretaries and worker bees at the office furniture store all had swoopers. I was allowed to take one home over the weekend. Loved it and bought myself one.
I have better posture, my back doesn't hurt, the neuropathy is more manageable using it, and it is adjustable. I heartily recommend them.
ali
To shorten the story I was looking at good chairs after hearing Harriet Hargrave talk about ergonomics and quilters. [Un]fortunately the chair she preferred didn't fit my body. I saw the secretaries and worker bees at the office furniture store all had swoopers. I was allowed to take one home over the weekend. Loved it and bought myself one.
I have better posture, my back doesn't hurt, the neuropathy is more manageable using it, and it is adjustable. I heartily recommend them.
ali
10-26-2011, 08:42 PM
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I use one of those big exercise balls. You can't slouch or you will roll off. Helps with your "core" muscles too. Takes a little bit of learning how to work the peddle with out rolling away too, lol
10-27-2011, 05:49 AM
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i hadn't heard of them. for others in the same boat, here is a link http://www.google.com/#q=swopper+cha...BEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=825eee6c2871e995&biw=985&bih=549
they are different. i still think i need the back support
they are different. i still think i need the back support
10-27-2011, 06:09 AM
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The design of the swopper is such that you have to have good posture. It strengthens your back.
Sorta the difference between exercising and eating healthy versus wearing a girdle. The girdle was only an illusion and took the place of good muscle control.
ali
Sorta the difference between exercising and eating healthy versus wearing a girdle. The girdle was only an illusion and took the place of good muscle control.
ali
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