A comparative study of the stability ball vs. the desk chair in healthy young adults: sagittal curvature, sitting duration and usability

Background Lower back pain affects a significant number of people throughout working life, meaning treatment and prevention are key topics in back care. In recent years the stability ball has increased in popularity as a common tool used in physiotherapy practice. However its uses have been taken out of the gym and into the workplace as an alternative to the traditional desk chair in an attempt to combat back pain through the belief of encouraging a better sitting position.