Scientific Studies & References

The Evolution Chair^TM has been Awarded Official Recognition from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Great news, the Evolution Chair^TM has achieved Recognition Status from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Being recognized by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s physiotherapy reviewers; indicates that the Evolution Chair^TM has met a stringent set of criteria determined by this group. We are proud of our alliance with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association as our primary objective, while developing the Evolution Chair^TM, was to incorporate the rehabilitative & fitness benefits of a stability ball with the coscientific.htmnvenience and mobility of a rolling chair. The Evolution Chair^TM has been successful providing a healthy way to sit and is suitable for anyone who sits.

•    Schilling DL, Washington K, Billingsley FF, Deitz J. Classroom seating for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: therapy balls versus chairs.
Am J Occup Ther.
2003 Sep-Oct;57(5):534-41.
Alternative seating for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: effects on classroom behavior.

•    Larry G. Merrit, DC. (private practice, BC, Canada)
- Exercise compliance and the gym ball: a case study
- The gym ball as a chair for the back pain patient: A two case report (contributing author Celynne M. Merrit, DC)

•    van Dieen JH, de Looze MP, Hermans V.
Effects of dynamic office chairs on trunk kinematics, trunk extensor EMG and spinal shrinkage. Ergonomics. 2001 Jun 10;44(7):739-50.

•    Hides JA, Jull GA, Richardson CA.   
Long-term effects of specific stabilizing exercises for first-episode low back pain. Spine.
2001 Jun 1;26(11):E243-8.

•    Behm DG, Anderson K, Curnew RS.
Muscle force and activation under stable and unstable conditions. J Strength Cond Res.
2002 Aug;16(3):416-22.

•    Amstad H, Bachlin A, von Arx N.
Ball or chair as seating arrangement in the classroom. A prospective study Schweiz Med Wochenschr.
1992 May 23;122(21):811-6.

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