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The Ultimate Work From Home Guide: Creating an Ergonomic Home Office

The shift to remote work has rapidly increased in recent years, with more people working from home than ever before. As a result, it's essential to create a comfortable and efficient workspace that promotes productivity and prevents…

Why Ergonomics Matters to Australian Businesses

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The vast majority of worker's compensation claims in Australia are due to musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injuries, and other similar work-related injuries. Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries are complex…

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How To Stay Active As An Office Worker

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Do you ever feel like all you do is sit? You sit in the car on your commute. You sit at your desk at work. You sit and watch your kids play sports. You sit and watch TV. Sit, sit, sit. Let’s face it, we do a lot of sitting…

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The Ultimate Work From Home Guide: Creating an Ergonomic Home OfficeApril 21, 2023 - 1:44 pm
The shift to remote work has rapidly increased in recent years, with more people working from home than ever before. As a result, it’s essential to create a comfortable and efficient workspace that promotes productivity and prevents work-related strain and injuries. In this article, we will discuss the importance of ergonomics in relation to working […]
Manual Handling Training: Still A Vital Investment for Australian CompaniesApril 19, 2023 - 12:08 pm
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, workplace safety remains a top priority for organisations across Australia. Manual handling activities form a significant part of various industries, and while they may seem simple, they can lead to serious injuries if not executed correctly. For this reason, manual handling training has become an essential component of business […]
Why Pre-Employment Functional Assessments Are Essential for Australian BusinessesApril 17, 2023 - 10:50 am
As an employer, hiring the right candidate for a job is critical to ensuring a productive, safe, and healthy work environment. Pre-employment functional assessments (PEFAs) are an essential tool for Australian employers to evaluate a candidate’s ability to perform the physical and functional demands of a specific job. Below we’ll explore the reasons why pre-employment […]
Total Hip Replacements: An In-Depth Guide to Restoring Mobility & Quality of LifeApril 13, 2023 - 5:12 pm
Total hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to alleviate pain and restore function in patients with hip joint disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and hip fractures. This comprehensive guide will provide an in-depth look at total hip replacements, including the surgical procedure, potential risks, benefits, and the […]
Empowering Lives Through the NDIS: The Importance of Physiotherapy & Exercise PhysiologyApril 12, 2023 - 11:01 am
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an essential social welfare program in Australia, providing support to individuals with disabilities, their families, and carers. Established in 2013, the NDIS is designed to transform the way disability support services are funded and delivered, ensuring a person-centered and individualized approach. In this article, we will delve into […]
Why Ergonomics Matters to Australian BusinessesApril 4, 2023 - 9:19 pm
The vast majority of worker’s compensation claims in Australia are due to musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injuries, and other similar work-related injuries. Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries are complex and are commonly linked to the increasing incapacity rates of Australian workers that result in absence from work and poor performance. What causes Musculoskeletal Disorders […]
How To Stay Active As An Office WorkerJune 12, 2022 - 3:37 pm
Do you ever feel like all you do is sit? You sit in the car on your commute. You sit at your desk at work. You sit and watch your kids play sports. You sit and watch TV. Sit, sit, sit. Let’s face it, we do a lot of sitting these days. More than 80 […]
Recovering from a Heart Attack: Exercise and NutritionJune 14, 2019 - 5:02 pm
A heart attack, or Myocardial Infarction (MI), occurs when the arteries supplying the heart muscle are blocked by a build-up of plaque that then breaks down and forms a clot. The clot prevents adequate blood supply from reaching the heart, causing damage to the muscle. If the clot is not treated swiftly then the damage […]
The Benefits of Yoga: Why Thousands of Australians Are Taking It UpFebruary 20, 2019 - 9:18 pm
In this modern age that we live in, it is impossible not to have heard of yoga: the bending, flexibility-focused form of exercise. But did you know that there is a lot more to yoga than just being flexible? Did you know that yoga has a multitude of potentially life-changing health benefits? Here we are […]
Beginner’s Guide to MeditationDecember 20, 2018 - 12:21 pm
Here in this beginner’s guide to meditation, we will discuss what meditation is, how it works, why you should try to incorporate it into your everyday life, and how it can change your life for the better if you allow it. Due to the increase in mental health problems in individuals all around the world, […]