The Deutscher Turner-Bund (German Gymnastics Association) awards a seal of approval for association activities that are specially good for the back: the "Pluspunkt-Gesundheit" (Health Plus). DTB.

This is complemented by the AGR seal of approval that commends back-friendly everyday products. We support the AGR initiative because it is serious, independent and quality-conscious.

Petra Regelin, German Gymnastics Association,
Frankfurt, 29.11.2010

www.dtb-online.de

Faulty design of the spine!?

Since man started to walk upright, he has experienced meteoric advancement. However, modern lifestyles are detrimental to this evolutionary achievement.

For us, the "art" now consists in finding the right balance between our genetic heritage and progressive culture. In terms of spinal health, for years now the seal of approval awarded by the AGR e.V. (Campaign for Healthier Backs) has provided consumers with fundamental assistance when making purchasing decisions.

Dr. Dieter Breithecker

Head of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Haltungs- und Bewegungsförderung e.V. (Federal Consortium for Posture and Exercise), Wiesbaden, 29.11.2010

www.haltungbewegung.de

… may I congratulate you on your initiative and achievements with the AGR seal of approval, also on behalf of the General Management Board of the DGVP e.V. (Health Action Group).

The current and future conditions of human life with regard to lifestyle, overeating, inadequate exercise, limited education and increasingly insufficient upbringing result in further expansion of chronic illnesses.

Here the focus is placed primarily on serious spinal conditions. A high, verifiable standard of quality is indispensable to avoid these illnesses and alleviate the ailments, as well as improving the quality of life of the population.

Wolfram-Arnim Candidus, , President of the DGVP e.V. (Health Action Group), Berlin, 1.12.2010

www.dgvp.de

The AGR seal of approval provides valuable assistance for the occupational therapist. For example, it is possible for patients with corresponding problems to be given recommendations of back-friendly products to support the therapy.

Karlsbad, 6.12.2010

www.dve.info

The AGR seal of approval has become a constant factor in providing advice on service issues related to the prevention and therapy of spinal conditions. The AGR seal of approval is a guarantee not just for us doctors when it comes to top quality advice for our patients. Avoiding backache is what counts essentially, and this is where the AGR makes a great contribution.

www.wirbelsaeulenliga.de

Musculoskeletal disorders are the most frequent health problems encountered by company doctors in dealing with the workforce. Our association supports the work of the AGR e.V. (Campaign for Healthier Backs); the AGR seal of approval helps consumers by providing information about back-friendly products.

Jochen Protzer
VDBW e.V.

www.VDBW.de

It is meanwhile undisputed that situational prevention plays a vital role in the whole complex of preventing backache. This involves not only personal involvement but also the ergonomic design of commodities that play a major part in our daily lives: at home, in the workplace, at school and in our leisure activities. The AGR seal of approval offers important, valuable and proven guidance for consumers.

Prof. Dr. med. Erich Schmitt

Chairman

www.forum-ruecken.de

Commended products: back-friendly products

Description:
The AGR e.V. (Campaign for Healthier Backs) awards a seal of approval for particularly back-friendly chairs, car seats, upholstered furniture, shoes, computer mouse devices, beds and garden implements. The overall verdict applies only to the back-friendly attributes of the product. Other aspects such as environment compatibility, contaminant levels or recycling capability are not taken into account.

Overall verdict
very good (2005)