What is a Swopper?
Swopper is a well researched, German engineered ergonomic office stool. It's designed to assist the body's natural motion pattern, particularly when sitting, through its flexibility in 3 dimensions. All this strengthens your back, increases performance and helps to keep you fit and healthy.
3D Active Seating
Sitting on a Swopper gives you the ability to move within all the planes of motion. Simply moving intuitively side to side, back & front, up & down and even bouncing... the way nature intended. The seat is extremely stable in use despite the wide range of positional variations.
Style & Convenience
The Swopper seat is in a class of its own. The sleek, contemporary design and compact frame makes the Swopper an ideal fit in any commercial, manufacturing or home environment. The Swopper has revolutionized sitting, and has quickly become a huge success around the world.
Awards & Endorsements
Swopper chairs are endorsed worldwide by orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, physiotherapists, ergonomists, professional athletes and many others. The company holds several worldwide patents and an array of international awards.
Frequently Asked Questions | Expand/Collapse
Can I sit the whole day without a back rest?
Yes you can
The swopper is designed in such a way that people, even when sitting down, can do what they are designed for: Moving, bending & stretching.
On the "swopper" your back is always active and always moving. As a result, your whole back remains fit and supple and you feel lively and fresh all day long.
Should you get 'twinges' in your back during the acclimatization phase on the "swopper" that's a good sign. Your muscle groups that have been unutilized to date may be 'waking up'.
What is the correct sitting position?
Correct seating position on the "swopper"
Sit centred on the "swopper" so that the spring strut acts as an extension of your spine. Maintain your balance with your buttocks and both legs resting flat on the ground.
Your pelvis should be positioned slightly higher than the knees, so that your hips and knees form an 'open angle' when you sit down. This promotes circulation.
When you turn to your work with the "swopper", move your pelvis towards the desk. Due to the movement of the seat, your pelvis tilts forward, your spine stands upright on your tilted pelvis and your back remains straight. You automatically assume the correct sitting position.
My back aches after using the swopper for an extended period
Life in motion: Move your body
If you can feel the base of your spine whilst sitting on the swopper, this is a sign that you have been sitting for too long without moving. Stand up briefly or move your pelvis in various directions. Experience indicates that after a certain acclimatization period the base of your spine will no longer cause you discomfort.
What is the warranty period for the "swopper"
Three year limited warranty:
- Three years on seat structures (spring, seat frame, heigh adjustment seat frame)
- One year on seat cushion and seat fabric
Is sitting on the swopper like sitting on an exercise ball?
Compared to using an exercise ball, the "swopper" has the following advantages.
- Safe: It won't roll away or burst
- The "swopper" can be individually adjusted for height, spring tension & sideways mobility
- Compact stylish design adaptable to all workplaces
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Life In Motion | More
Our bodies have evolved over millions of years to do one thing - MOVE. 'Move it or loose it' is a well known phrase today, but still many of us sit motionless for many hours each day feeling anything but energized.
Benefits | More
- Relieves back pain
- Improves posture
- Promotes tension free neck and shoulder muscles
- Strengthens back and abdominal core muscles
- Encourages open seating position to relieve pressure on our thighs and legs
- Encourages our spine's natural S shape
- Improves circulation
- Assists lymphatic flow
- Provides ready-made exercise while sitting