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In many countries, especially in Asia, people sit on
a Zabuton mat or cushion on the floor to work at a computer. Research by
Professor Kageyu Noro and colleagues has shown that an ergonomic design for this
cushion that provides better pelvic support results in a better floor-seated
posture. This cushion reduced the rear rotation of the pelvis and the flexion of
back.
Reference Oyama, H., Teraoka, T., Noro, K. (2002) Development of a Floor-Cushion with Pelvic Support (Ergo-Zabuton), WWDU 2002 - World Wide Work. Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific Conference on Work with Display Units, Edited by H. Luczak, A.E. Cakir and G. Cakir. ERGONOMIC Institut fur Arbeits- und Sozialforschung, Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Berlin.pp. 685 - 686.
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