“The biggest difference between the Jockey chair and other chairs is that he is able to sit still and stable for longer periods of time. This was important at an early age during mealtimes, and now it matters for homework and schoolwork. When he sits on other chairs, he moves his body frequently and can’t find a comfortable sitting position; he tries to lie down or squat. He really sits much better in the chair from Krabat.”
says Mikkel’s mother.
When Mikkel was three years old, his occupational therapist and physiotherapist wanted him to have a work chair that could provide more stability while sitting than a regular chair could. He received a Jockey work chair to use both at kindergarten and at home. He has used this chair ever since, and when he started school, they switched to a Jockey Lite chair, which is a bit simpler and takes up less space in the classroom. The seat on the Jockey chair allows him to maintain a neutral pelvis and hip joint in a central position, which optimizes the large muscle groups that help him stay upright against gravity. Today, the goal for Mikkel is to sit well and stably when working at school and at home. He should sit so that his body is as centered as possible and not have to use energy to correct his posture. This is also important for hand and fine motor skills. He also has a height-adjustable desk that provides good forearm support, and the desk can also be tilted to vary his working position throughout the day.
