Specification Sheet

360steelcase.com Leap Productivity and Health Impact Study °5
ERGONOMIC STUDY FALL 2010
The Leap chair’s design includes
several unique features that can
contribute to improved well-being
and productivity.
LiveBack
®
The Leap chair’s back
changes shape to support
the entire spine. This can
reduce the chance of
lower back sag and a
hunched posture, which
weakens disc walls,
stresses back ligaments
and causes deterioration
of the spine.
Upper and Lower
Back Controls
Upper back force control
enables users to set the
amount of “push back” that
they desire as they recline,
regardless of their body
size. Lower back firmness
control enables users to set
a constant amount of
firmness to maintain their
lower back’s natural curve.
Natural Glide
™
System
Seat glides forward so users can
recline without leaving their Vision and
Reach Zone, so they stay oriented to
their work. This encourages more
varied postures so there’s less static
load on the spine.
Height, Width, Depth, and Pivot Arms
Arms telescope, pivot, move forward and backward
and adjust up and down so users can find a natural
position that comfortably supports the wrists, forearms,
shoulders and neck.
Flexible Seat Edge
Eases pressure on thighs and
widens the angle between legs and
torso without users feeling like
they’re sliding out of their chair.
Adjustable Seat Depth
People don’t fit neatly into
three average sizes. Leg
and torso lengths can vary
independent of a person’s
overall height. Adjustable
seat depth accommodates
different body shapes for
long-term comfort.
THE STUDY TEAM
Academic and research institutes in the U.S. and Canada participated in conducting the study and analyzing the results, including
the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, and other partners.
The research was coordinated by Health and Work Outcomes, an independent health research and consulting company.