Melanie J. Rowland“ Keeping your workforce moving”
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30 years in business
Bad Posture at Work?
Musculo-skeletal disorders( MSD’ S, including Back & Neck pain, work related upper limb disorders, RSI etc) affect 44 million EU workers, and the total annual cost of MSD’ S to the European economy is in excess of £ 240 billion euros, 2 % of GDP. Back Pain regularly affects 9.6 Britons and 12.5 % of all sick days are attributable to back pain, while prolonged sickness absence can lead to workers dropping out of work.
Use a Computer at Work?
The law states that employers have to comply with the health and safety( DSE) regulations 1992, which covers both office work and other environments where display screen equipment( DSE) may be used.
Back Problems at Work?
Humans are unique individuals who have different sizes, shapes, ages, experience, and goals. Ergonomists observe people interacting with products, processes, and environments day to day, to improve them, and make them easier to use, more comfortable, safer, and efficient.
Heavy Lifting at Work?
Osteopaths are primary care professionals who diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and prevent, musculo-skeletal disorders( MSD’ S). They are trained to examine the musculo-skeletal system using a highly developed sense of touch called palpation. Osteopaths treat the patient, not just the condition. The patients whole musculo-skeletal system is addressed, good body mechanics are an essential part of good health.
Visit Osteopath Ergonomics and speak to the Body Mechanics and find out how we can help with problems such as joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves.
Tel: 07867 555 801 | Email: info @ osteopath-ergonomics. co. uk www. osteopath-ergonomics. co. uk
Melanie J. Rowland“ Keeping your workforce moving”