Posts Tagged ‘injury prevention & management’
Linking Body Fat and Musculoskeletal Pain
The association between body fat percentage and pain is significant and complex. It may be a more useful measure than the more commonly used Body Mass Index (BMI) in relation to musculoskeletal conditions.
Read MoreActive Workstation Ergonomics – What are the Benefits?
One of the biggest health issues in Western culture is sedentary behaviour. Find out the benefits of active workstation ergonomics.
Read MoreHow serious is getting manual handling right?
Ethos Health look at how poor musculoskeletal / manual risk management systems can impact on your organisations’ bottom line.
Read MoreSafe Work Workers’ Compensation latest statistics – Injury trends
Safe Work Australia has recently published their latest report on Australian Workers Compensation statistics, for the period 2015-16. One of our Senior Physiotherapist tells us what it all means.
Read MoreHome office ergonomics and design
Avoid the ergonomic pitfalls when creating a home office, tips on staying safe, and how you can stay healthy in this new work environment.
Read More$585,000 paid to a worker due to poor manual handling instructions
An organisation in Victoria found out the hard way and had to pay out $585,000 due to poor manual handling systems.
Read MoreHuman behaviours increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries
There is a strong association between simple human behaviours and injuries. Industrial Physiotherapist Daniel O’Neill analyses why.
Read MoreIs too much sitting killing you?
With the advent of desk jobs, cars, computers and sedentary leisure activities such as watching TV and pinning on Pinterest, we spend practically all our waking time seated.
Read MoreDance Physiotherapy and Injury Prevention
You probably aren’t surprised to hear Dancers suffer foot injuries much more frequently than people in almost any other sport or recreational activity.
Read MoreNew training to keep more workers safe from injury
HSNews July 2013
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