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Injury prevention starts with prevention awareness says Purus Active Health Ltd, London’s leading back pain and sports injury clinic. Here are their top tips on staying safe and healthy in the office. Occupational injuries account for many millions of working days lost each year in Britain. It is estimated 40% of the UK’s population are affected by back pain injuries. That equals to 2.4 million people who suffer from back pain everyday of the year. 1.2 million people are affected by musculo-skeletal pain. Musculoskeletal pain can be caused by damage to the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves. As a PA, sitting at a desk with a musculo-skeletal ailment could prove quite painful!. Add to the melting pot of occupational injuries over 500,000 stress related incidents and you get an estimated economic cost to the UK business of £5 billion! How do you keep from becoming a statistic and stay safe and healthy? Injury prevention starts with prevention awareness. Back Injuries
Know how to lift heavy objects - Keep your feet about shoulder width apart in a strong but comfortable stance. Get close to the heavy object you wish to lift. Squat down and get a firm grip and gradually lift using your legs. If you need to turn change directions, use your whole body, not your waist. To set the object down, use these same suggestions, except in reverse. Know your body’s limitation – Many injuries can occur when you least expect it, such as picking a pencil off the floor. Know your body’s limitations and body position to avoid injuries. Get in Shape – Regular exercise will strengthen your stomach muscles and increase your flexibility. Musculo-skeletal pain
Regular aerobic exercise - Regular aerobic exercise has been found to alleviate pain and improve your mobility. Physical therapy - involves the treatment, healing, and prevention of injuries or disabilities. Physical therapy is performed by a professionally trained skilled and educated specifically in proper rehabilitation. |
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Correct Ergonomic Set Up - Computer related musculo-skeletal disorders affect millions of computer users. Make sure your feet can sit solidly on the floor. Use an adjustable chair. Your knees should be at a 90 degree angle. Your elbows should form a 90 degree angle when your hands are on the keyboard. Your mouse should be near your keyboard, and your monitor should be placed so the entire screen is below your eye level. Purus Active Health offers companies in the local business community the opportunity to book free seminar days. What’s included? Purus Active Health will come on site and deliver the following:
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