by Liz Kirk (PhD) | Jan 30, 2024 | Injury Prevention, Neck, Back or Shoulder Pain, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Image by stefamerpik on Freepik Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.After a brief overview of four research-backed interventions, this article explains and illustrates why...
by Liz Kirk (PhD) | Jun 19, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Neck, Back or Shoulder Pain, Office Health & Wellbeing, Training
The launch into a work from home (WFH) world has demonstrated advantages for employers and employees. However, new research and my professional experience show the WFH shift has been accompanied by growing aches, pain and musculoskeletal discomfort, even with the...
by Liz Kirk (PhD) | Aug 13, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Neck, Back or Shoulder Pain, Office Health & Wellbeing
A great tip for Frontline Leaders I am often asked – How can I help my team? We all know high rates of absenteeism are a concern. The reasons vary, but one factor rarely recognised are the levels of discomfort experienced by consultants. Prof Alan Hedge from Cornell...
by Liz Kirk (PhD) | May 25, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Neck, Back or Shoulder Pain, Office Health & Wellbeing
How to Stop Headaches from Computer Screens – Quick Fixes for Relief Spending long hours in front of a screen? Headaches, eye strain, and muscle tension could be the cause. Learn quick, effective ways to adjust your setup and reduce discomfort. Why...
by Liz Kirk (PhD) | Feb 24, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Neck, Back or Shoulder Pain, Office Ergonomics
Every office has a range of commonly used work tools that challenge even the best office ergonomic checklist. Notebooks and the need to write and refer to notes is one such challenge. A Problem Causing Pain Notebooks are commonly placed to the...
by Liz Kirk (PhD) | Jan 16, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Neck, Back or Shoulder Pain, Training
We use screens almost continuously at work and at home. We also spend a lot of time looking down at phones or tablets. This means we also hold static, tense and awkward postures for long periods. It’s not surprising we get headaches using computers, especially tension...
