As reported by General Motors
Rüsselsheim - An association of doctors and therapists specializing in back health has certified the Opel Meriva's ergonomic system consisting of special back-friendly features, saying their design is gentle on the back - for drivers and passengers alike.
When the new Opel Meriva is fitted with three particularly back-friendly features, the highly respected German Aktion Gesunder Rücken association (AGR - Action for Healthy Back) gives its much coveted seal of approval. The three major features are the Meriva's FlexSpace rear seating system, the revolutionary FlexDoors, and the ergonomic sports seats. The FlexFix bicycle carrier is an optional feature that is also particularly ergonomic because owners do not have to strain their backs to affix their bicycles onto the car.
"We are extremely pleased to be the first automotive manufacturer to receive recognition for a comprehensive system of features. With 70 percent of the German population suffering from back pain, the AGR approval confirms how much we at Opel engineering care for people who want -or need - to do something good for their back," said Andrew Leuchtmann, senior manager of global seats at Opel.
The most common reason for work absenteeism across Europe is back pain, according to AGR. So it is important that chairs, workspace and even cars are designed correctly. That is why AGR, an association of doctors, therapists and specialists in back and spinal health in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, certify and recommend items - from chairs to furniture, bicycles to beds - which are designed to be gentle on backs.
Only two automotive manufacturers, a premium brand and Opel, have received AGR approval for their front seats. Opel is the only car company which has received a recommendation for a system of features: AGR certifies the Meriva when it is equipped with the standard FlexDoors and FlexSpace as well as the optional ergonomic sports seats. AGR gave special kudos for the optional FlexFix carrier, which allows owners to mount bicycles on their cars without straining their backs.
Rüsselsheim - An association of doctors and therapists specializing in back health has certified the Opel Meriva's ergonomic system consisting of special back-friendly features, saying their design is gentle on the back - for drivers and passengers alike.
When the new Opel Meriva is fitted with three particularly back-friendly features, the highly respected German Aktion Gesunder Rücken association (AGR - Action for Healthy Back) gives its much coveted seal of approval. The three major features are the Meriva's FlexSpace rear seating system, the revolutionary FlexDoors, and the ergonomic sports seats. The FlexFix bicycle carrier is an optional feature that is also particularly ergonomic because owners do not have to strain their backs to affix their bicycles onto the car.
"We are extremely pleased to be the first automotive manufacturer to receive recognition for a comprehensive system of features. With 70 percent of the German population suffering from back pain, the AGR approval confirms how much we at Opel engineering care for people who want -or need - to do something good for their back," said Andrew Leuchtmann, senior manager of global seats at Opel.
The most common reason for work absenteeism across Europe is back pain, according to AGR. So it is important that chairs, workspace and even cars are designed correctly. That is why AGR, an association of doctors, therapists and specialists in back and spinal health in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, certify and recommend items - from chairs to furniture, bicycles to beds - which are designed to be gentle on backs.
Only two automotive manufacturers, a premium brand and Opel, have received AGR approval for their front seats. Opel is the only car company which has received a recommendation for a system of features: AGR certifies the Meriva when it is equipped with the standard FlexDoors and FlexSpace as well as the optional ergonomic sports seats. AGR gave special kudos for the optional FlexFix carrier, which allows owners to mount bicycles on their cars without straining their backs.