Quality Health in tie-up with Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital & Research Institute conducted an Improving Employee Wellbeing Program at Future Focus Infotech, Nungambakkam, Chennai on 15th Feb 2019, from 3pm to 4pm. Dr Sharath MPT - an Eminent Physiotherapist has given a talk with demo about "How employees have to avoid the risk of developing back ache, neck sprain and shoulder pain from sitting all day working on a computer screen".

Photos taken at the event

A Guide to Active Spine Care

Common Back Disorders

• General joint stiffness
• Acute strains and sprains
• Degenerative disk disease
• Bulging disc
• Herniated disc
• Osteoarthritis

Causes for Your Back & Neck Pain

• Poor postures
• Obesity
• Foot wear & improper gait
• Long travels
• Abnormal sitting posture
• Improper weight lifting
• Poor body mechanics
  Stressful living & work habits
  General physical fitness decline
     • Loss of flexibility
     • Loss of strength & stability

Ergonomics

• Ergonomics is the study of designing equipments and devices that fit the human body, its movements and its cognitive abilities.
• Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop overtime and lead to long term disability.

How do we take care of our back?
     • Body Mechanics
     • Proper Lifting Techniques
     • Maintain safe postures
     • Keep physically fit
     • Stretch and exercise
     • Stress management
     • Good nutrition       

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