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    6 verified health benefits your body can feel in everyday sitting

    Dynasit is more than an ordinary seat cushion. It is a registered therapeutic and preventive medical device for active sitting, supported by a medical foundation.

    Registered medical devices and their manufacturer in EUDAMED In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
    Registrations with the Slovak State Institute for Drug Control Verified function and effects of Dynasit products.
    Categorised by the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic Selected Dynasit devices may be prescribed across up to 8 medical specialities.
    A person sitting on a Dynasit medical cushion with the health benefits highlighted
    Improves mental concentrationBetter oxygen supply to the brain and clearer focus.
    Activates blood circulationNatural micro-movement supports healthy blood flow.
    Strengthens abdominal and back musclesEngages the deep stabilising muscles during everyday sitting.
    Supports correct postureHelps the body naturally maintain a healthy spinal position.
    Reduces pressure on the intervertebral discs.Up to 30% less load on the discs.
    Reduces pressure on the pelvic floor and coccyxRelieves sensitive areas during prolonged sitting.

    Active sitting is not a single effect. It is a chain of small bodily responses.

    The aim is not to replace movement, but to introduce natural instability into sitting, creating micro-movements and helping the body change position regularly.

    Comfort or movement?

    Static or active sitting?

    What you sit on is not the only thing that matters. Movement while sitting matters too. Foam can provide cushioning. An active cushion adds natural movement.

    Comparison of traditional static sitting and active sitting

    Overview of the differences

    Traditional and active sitting compared.

    Eight areas in which a stable surface and dynamic sitting behave differently.

    Area Traditional sitting Active sitting

    Sitting pattern

    Traditional

    A locked, mostly passive position.

    Active

    A dynamic surface that responds to body movement.

    Pelvic movement

    Traditional

    Movement tends to be limited during prolonged concentration at work.

    Active

    Encourages gentle, continuous changes in pelvic position.

    Muscle activity

    Traditional

    Very low muscle activity.

    Active

    Muscles continuously respond to small changes in balance and body position.

    Static loading

    Traditional

    When the same position is maintained for a long time, loading on the discs gradually accumulates.

    Active

    Compensatory movements help interrupt prolonged static loading of the intervertebral spaces.

    Comfort

    Traditional

    Softness can provide an immediate feeling of comfort.

    Active

    A dynamic surface may require a short period of adjustment.

    Posture

    Traditional

    It depends on the cushion's ergonomics, but generally provides only limited support for correct posture.

    Active

    The moving surface encourages more active positioning of the pelvis and spine.

    Position changes

    Traditional

    The user must consciously change position.

    Active

    The cushion's design naturally encourages regular changes of position.

    Main benefit

    Traditional

    Soft, comfortable sitting.

    Active

    Soft cushioning with active, natural movement while seated.

    What happens in the body?

    Prolonged stillness or continuous response.

    During prolonged static sitting

    The body remains in the same position for a long time.

    • Prolonged loading of the same muscular and connective tissue structures.
    • Minimal muscle activity when sitting on a stable surface.
    • Gradual deterioration in the position of the pelvis, spine, shoulders and head.
    • A feeling of stiffness, fatigue or discomfort.
    • Reduced local blood flow in statically loaded muscles.

    During active sitting

    The body continuously seeks balance.

    • Support for natural pelvic mobility.
    • More frequent small changes of position.
    • Engagement of the abdominal, back and deep stabilising muscles.
    • Interruption and relief of prolonged static loading on the spine and discs.
    • Better awareness of the body's position.

    How does active sitting work?

    Movement that occurs naturally.

    The body does not sit completely still. It continuously responds to small changes in balance.

    1. 01

      Weight shift

      The body's position changes naturally during work.

    2. 02

      Cushion response

      The air filling responds to changes in pressure and balance.

    3. 03

      Body correction

      The pelvis and core muscles make a gentle compensatory movement.

    A woman demonstrates how a Dynasit active cushion responds on an ordinary office chair

    Dynasit in everyday life

    An ordinary chair. A more active way to sit.

    Dynasit medical cushions use a gently unstable air filling. It responds to shifts in weight and encourages subtle pelvic movement while working, studying or relaxing.

    Their compact design makes them suitable for most office, home and school chairs. On selected models, the intensity of the dynamic response can be adjusted by changing the amount of air.

    The best position is the next one.

    • A correctly adjusted office chair.
    • Active sitting and regular changes of position.
    • Short breaks, walking and daily physical activity.

    Movement can begin while you sit.

    Do not just sit more softly. Sit more actively.

    Foam can improve comfort. Dynasit adds natural movement.