In Scandinavian countries, it is estimated that as many as 90% of office workers have access to sit-stand workstations. In the United Kingdom, that figure is just 1%. Culturally, we are told that concentration and productivity are best achieved when sitting down. New research, however, shows that this may not actually be accurate, and could, in fact, lead to health problems.
Discover how you can improve posture and avoid injury at work with our workstation ergonomics questionnaire. In order to assess whether your workstation is set up correctly, please answer the questions as accurately and honestly as possible. In a ergonomically correct work environment, all questions should be answered in the affirmative. If the reply to any of these questions is no, action should be taken to optimise your workstation and avoid any possible office-related injuries before they arise. You may be able to do this yourself or with the help of your manager, union or health and safety representative.
For many, working from home has presented a whole new set of challenges. In addition to the distractions of everyday life, finding the space to work from home has caused more than a few headaches. Sitting for prolonged periods of time while working can have a detrimental effect on our health and well-being. Over the past year, here at the Putney Clinic we have seen an increase in neck and back pain conditions. For this […]
Massage is not just a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself. It can also be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing. In short, there are many benefits of massage. Below we have highlighted below the three main areas in which there is particularly good scientific evidence supporting the role of massage. What are the main benefits of massage? Live better Stress and Relaxation Adrenaline and cortisol are […]
WELL-BEING WEEK WITH POSITIVELY PUTNEY The Putney Clinic will be participating on several free events organised by Positively Putney as part of its Well-being Week. From the 18 to 24 May, experts from a number of fields will discuss ways to help your well-being while you work from home and cope working in lockdown. There will also be physical and mindful sessions to help reduce stress, increase engagement and activity. We want everyone to be […]
