I have found a chair called a "swopper" online and wondered if anyone has heard about it good or bad? It is supposed to be very good for back and posture and so on. I have had DVT's and have a fairly severe problem with swelling with my leg and this stool / chair is supposed to be helpful for that. It is expensive so I would like to find out more about them. It appears that they were developed in Germany.

I have one ... got it years ago.

To shorten the story I was looking at good chairs after hearing Harriet Hargrave talk about ergonomics and quilters. [Un]fortunately the chair she preferred didn't fit my body. I saw the secretaries and worker bees at the office furniture store all had swoopers. I was allowed to take one home over the weekend. Loved it and bought myself one.

I have better posture, my back doesn't hurt, the neuropathy is more manageable using it, and it is adjustable. I heartily recommend them.

ali

They look as if they might be comfy, though it would take a while to get used to it, but my - are they pricey.

I use one of those big exercise balls. You can't slouch or you will roll off. Helps with your "core" muscles too. Takes a little bit of learning how to work the peddle with out rolling away too, lol

Never thought of using my ball, I might give that a try. I have an OLD office chair that I use. No wheels and a pain to get in and out of (or up and down).

checked out the swopper...looks awesome, but expensive! I would definitely consider splurging if I had the resources. It got great reviews!

I have an old drum 'throne' It is wheeled stool with no back. I have a sewing chair and a bench.

i hadn't heard of them. for others in the same boat, here is a link http://www.google.com/#q=swopper+cha...BEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=825eee6c2871e995&biw=985& bih=549

they are different. i still think i need the back support

The design of the swopper is such that you have to have good posture. It strengthens your back.

Sorta the difference between exercising and eating healthy versus wearing a girdle. The girdle was only an illusion and took the place of good muscle control.

ali

HOLY @#%* $600+!!!!!! I'm sticking to my exercise ball!!!