Du contenu de qualité, straight to the point. Loving all your videos Olivier, thank you!

I bought the Wedo Relax footrest that you mentioned, and omg what a massive improvement!!!!

@OlivierGirard

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!! This is so great to read! Thanks for the feedback :)

This was so helpful! Thank you

Best advice i have ever encounter about foot rests!

Great advice mate, thanks!

great video! thanks

love this vid !

I think a footrest is a key element to support in a good manner your back. Try it and you'll see that your back is better supported by the chair

wow, this video is awesome! underrated advice!

@alexpopowski1318

3 жыл бұрын

Mine’s arriving today. It’s insane to me that this is one of the only ones with a very low height (but also flat) option.

thank you, this video was very informative

*Thank u so much for sharing your knowledge.* 😄

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! If you can help me spread the word, I appreciate it a lot :)

Thanks for the advice, you save me money by considering to buy this things. What actually i need is just adjusting my chair height.

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Together we’ll save the planet 💪🏾😅!!

This guys should have milions of followers.

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on it, mate... but I need everybody's help! Anything you can do to share the videos you like is of great help!

Hey, thanks for the tips. Trying to fix my posture and this really helps. Subscribed :D I'm looking for a footrest affordable in the 20-50 euro range. Considering a PrimeMatik (flat and horizontal, adjustable 433 x 285 mm), but I'm kinda afraid it'll break or something xd

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply! This one is strong, it's just barely adjustable in height: you kinda tilt it around its frame, so there's only one height where it's really horizontal. And it's therefore not super stable in this position. Honestly, you can also make one with a mere plank and a few wooden blocks to raise it :)

@enzomax2553

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard Practical advice. Thanks!

Do we get we a flat top or round top foot rest?

You mentioned that since a cushion doesn’t imitate the floor it’s better to go with a hard surface. But why are many shoes built with cushion/foam and if you’re wearing shoes regardless you have some foam built in?

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

Because of the difference between standing and sitting: when you sit, the firmness of the floor helps you get a push at the back of the chair. You don't need anything similar when you stand. On the other hand when you stand, an excessively firm floor can become painful due to your weight. When you sit, there's much less weight under your feet, because part of your weight is born by the seat pan. Makes sense?

Great advice tahnk you , I was looking to get Footrest but after watch your video i cancel the idea.True no need for it .Thanks

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

the planet is saying thanks 😅

Hi Oliver! I'm looking into buying a footrest but didn't find either of these selling in the US. Is there one that you would recommend for under $120 USD? I've looked into the Humanscale FM 300 but am worried that it is too expensive for what it is. Do you have any suggestions for something simple and effective?

What if, on the other hand, I am too tall for my chair (already at full height) and I feel the need to stretch and move my legs constantly? My knees are at the same height of my hips or slightly upper

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

Most good chairs can get a longer gas spring... that's the most elegant way out of this situation. If you add a cushion under your butt, the risk is that it slides and that you end up slouching. Makes sense?

Hello Olivier. What about office chairs with built-in legs/foot support?

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

Hi dear! There are 2 problems about them: - often, you need to unscrew / screw a bottom ring or plate and adjust it. This is an awkard process during which you need to go up and down from the chair: nobody will do it accurately - if the footrest is some kind of a ring, you'll rest your tows on it, meaning that your feet are under your buttocks. The outcome will be a hollow back. Hence (and that's a discussion I have every week, with my industrial clients), the best is to sit with your feet on the ground if you can. If you have a serious reason to sit too high, then get a real footrest :)

@ksojoel

Жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard thanks for answer but i was refering to the retractable leg rest that support the calves so it fix the thigh and calves at a more or less 150 degrees.

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

@@ksojoel I think this is what you mean... this video is the most controversed one on my channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pXh8ydh8qr3McbQ.html. Many comments focus on the issue of the pressure on the knee cap (which is indeed on certain models only). The real, big and universal issue is hollow back...

@ksojoel

Жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard no no. What i mean is rectractable footrest like on this chair for example--> Dowinx Gaming Chair

@StardustLegacyFighter

Жыл бұрын

@@ksojoel Don't waste your money on gaming chairs.

Umm I need one in my room I can’t sit still my feet don’t move hence I move around

What about Ergonomic Feet Cushion Pillow ?

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

Can you send the exact model that you mean?

@shlomo_1984

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard ComfiLife Foot Rest for Under Desk at Work

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

@@shlomo_1984 I have mixed feelings on that one: a footrest is meant to replace the floor (=big + flat + horizontal). This seems like 100% the contrary. But a competitor just offered to send me a sample for testing: I'll report back on my findings (if they really send it!)

Are the tilts bad dad said he’s going to buy one

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

You better put books on the floor, honestly :) ... and it's cheaper!!

@AnushaRamu-ne8zw

Жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard what why books? That’s not good

Mine is high does it matter it’s a soft one

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

Usually, soft ones won't give you the push back you need to sit against your backrest... that's why I don't like them so much.

Can the foot rest cause tingling down legs?

@OlivierGirard

Ай бұрын

What is often see is that a too low footrest / a too high chair creates a compression under the thigh, which can create tingling indeed. Do you recognize this?

@SunGoddes113

Ай бұрын

@@OlivierGirard Thank you for your quick response. Yes, it does. Unfortunately, I can't adjust my desk since it's at work. I do have an adjustable desk, foot rest and ergonomic setup more flexible at home. Perhaps I need a footrest that's more in height? I'm usually really good at sitting up correctly and moving around.

@OlivierGirard

Ай бұрын

@SunGoddes113 yep... you can try with a higher footrest at work. But just start with a pile of books for a prototype. Your goal is this height: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIiNlZWylLCsg84.htmlfeature=shared

@SunGoddes113

Ай бұрын

@@OlivierGirard I'll definitely try it out. Thank you, kindly.

Why is my comment deleted?

Do I have to wear shoes or can I be barefoot

@OlivierGirard

Жыл бұрын

that's up to you, it doesn't make a difference. It can be that the footrest should be a little higher without shoes, though (to compensate for the soles).

@AnushaRamu-ne8zw

Жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard do u like the soft ones

If your feet should be on a flat footrest then why has the footrest from ergofoam been elected the best footrest 2020, and it has been praised by everyone, including ergotherapists, for it's ergonomics?

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

Well… it’s not my role to comment the decisions made my unknown others, based on unknown criteria, which they use to fulfil an unknown agenda…

@ALJessica

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard it is not unknown others. It has been endorsed by ergotherapists as the only one in the us. Maybe you could check it out and give your opinion on it ? Maybe even a review video, that would be Nice.

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

OK... let me explain :) There are several things there: - what I mean with "unknown others" is the following: you cannot imagine how easy it is to get professionals' and medias' endorsement for a product. I too get tons of mails offering me benefits for endorsing products (incl. recently a mail for a product that really looks close to that one, actually...), with always the same approach: it won't cost you anything (not even time), and we'll give you products, exposure, etc. For example, I am recommended by Forbes: do you really think that a Forbes auditing team came to me to see how I'm doing business?? - "endorsed by" does not mean anything (it's like "clinically tested" or "validated by..." on your tooth paste). There's no scientific protocol behind this, no clear criteria, nothing - even if there would be a scientific protocol... you can see on my CV that I'm a member of the Logitech Ergo Lab Scientific Advisory Board. A recurring topic in the board is: what's the right duration for an experiment to validate a positive or negative effect of something? Most lab studies observe the effects over 15-30 min: that's not even close to a realistic use of a product that sits on your desk - back to biomechanics. Your feet are here to give you a push that's sufficiently strong so that you can use your lumbar support fully. This requires a certain stability of the footrest / floor. Hence, it's better for your feet to rest on the floor than on anything else. If you really need a footrest, then we can compare ErgoFoam vs. others. But my vision is: replace the floor by something that resembles it, i.e. that is big, flat and horizontal - there are two schools of thoughts. One advocates that "the best posture is the next one". In my opinion, they mix up instability and movement, as I explain here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gJirz9FsY5bOqKQ.html. What I think is that movement is necessary, but not sufficient. In other words, you need to get movement from alternating between postures that are adapted to the ongoing activity. In other words, you need activity variation, and through that you'll get posture variation. Most products that are being invented today try to promote some kind of movement whilst keeping you behind your screen: in my opinion, they miss the point. Makes sense?

@ALJessica

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard thank you for the elaborate answer :) that do make sense. Well I have always loved the “best of” videos, so I’d love to see a “top 5 best ergonomic footrests” or “ergofoam vs others”. But again, thank you for the answer :) But what exactly is your opinion of the ergofoam?

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

One thing done: here's the video on the top 3 footrests - kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqtnx8mRh5CudZs.html :) Regarding the ergofoam, my point is that it isn't adjustable, and it's rather small so it limits the mobility of your feet. Furthermore (but I would need to test one to assess this precisely), I suspect that the softness of the foam would give you enough push to truly sit back into the chair...

es tu quebecois? :)

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

Non, français avec un drôle d’accent 😂

@Yuvraj.

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard je suis un anglo canadien donc mon francais est tres mal mais je Pense que ton accent etait de Quebec… bizarre

Holy shit the outro is loud

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

ooops, sorry for your ears mate!!

@thefart

2 жыл бұрын

@@OlivierGirard No worries

1:29 : Very disturbing. Horrible, in fact. xD

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

😅

It's really hard to hear you.

@OlivierGirard

2 жыл бұрын

It took me some time to find the right tech indeed… the recent videos are way better. Sorry for this!

Ur voice not properly audible