How to choose the right backpack
Our General Manager John Rutherford discusses how to choose the right backpack, pack your bag to reduce the risk of injury to your spine.
The Best Places to Work in Australia Encourage Workplace Health and Well-being
Australian’s spend a significant amount of time at work. Whether it is at the office or a remote location, we tend to be take additional time on top of our normal working hours to respond to emails, answer telephone
Workstation tips from an Ergonomic Physiotherapist
Office workstation set up plays a vital role in both the quality of health for the employee and the productivity the workers. Current evidence suggests introducing more walking and movement breaks throughout the day to promote better hear and
The risk of being mobile…
Mobile working is about freedom and simplicity. New technologies are making it easy to access information and work regardless of location. The idea of mobile working is simple: it means giving people the tools to let them work anywhere
Pain in the Neck
By John Rutherford The global prevalence of neck pain each year is approximately 37%, but this jumps to around 50% for those who work in an office environment. Typically office environments create postures with high amounts of flexing the head/body
Upcoming events for February, March and April 2017
Welcome to 2017! We are very excited to announce the following seminars Sydney 15th February – 9.30am – 10.30am Free seminar: Pain in the neck… Why neck and back pain are the most commonly reported symptoms while sitting at
To Sit or Stand?
To sit or stand? That is the question… The evidence is mounting to show that spending too much sitting at work, during your commute and for leisure increases your risk of diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease etc. Australian adults now
Ergoworks top tips to avoid injuries while using a computer
Here are our Top 10 tips to help you set up your workstation correctly: 1. Adjust the height of your chair so your arms are comfortably positioned on the desk and your shoulders are relaxed 2. Ensure your feet
