Outdoor rest is the most suitable for the elderly. What kind of chair is suitable for the elderly? What kind of chair is good for health? Relevant experts believe that compared with the hard bench, the rattan chair is the preferred seat for the elderly, and the effect of adding a cushion is better.
Experts explained that there is a small protuberance under the ischium of the pelvis, which is called the ischium tubercle. There is a sliding sac on the top of it. When people sit down, the sliding sac will secrete mucus when it contacts with the object they are sitting on, which plays a buffering role and reduces discomfort when it contacts with hard objects. With the increase of age, the gluteal muscles of the elderly gradually atrophied, the bursa on the ischial tubercle also had degenerative changes, the secretion of mucus decreased, and the buffering capacity decreased. If the old sit hard bench, it will induce ischial tuberous bursitis, especially the thin elderly are more prone to such injuries.
Soft chairs or sofas can also cause muscle strain in the elderly. When the body is trapped in the chair, the curvature of the spine is larger, which increases the burden of the back muscles. For the elderly with relative osteoporosis, there is also a certain risk.
Therefore, we should choose a rattan chair that is both breathable and elastic for the elderly. It's best to choose a chair with back, and put a footstool, so that the legs can be flat, to prevent lower limb ischemia. Experts also stressed that no matter what chair you sit in, the most important thing is to change your posture frequently.