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Sit-stand combo helps prevent work related health issues

July 1, 2016 by BBH

Canadian Chiropractor To reduce the health and injury risks of prolonged sitting, workers should change postures often and aim to stand for an equal amount of time that they spend sitting over the course of a work day.

That was Dr. Jack Callaghan’s message in a keynote address before an audience of about 400 researchers and clinicians at the recent 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS 2016). Although even a small decrease in sitting time has been shown to reduce musculoskeletal discomfort, from an overall health perspective, workers should aim for a one-to-one ratio of standing time and sitting time, said Callaghan, who is a professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Waterloo.

A key consideration is the frequency with which workers change positions, he noted. Changing positions often, even if total sitting time is not reduced, can result in health benefits, including reduced low back pain.

“With the attention given to sitting related to death, there has been a knee-jerk reaction to demonize sitting and have people stand all of the time. However, standing all the time also carries health risks, and what is needed to reduce these risks is work combining sitting and standing in an appropriate and individualized fashion,” said Callaghan, who also holds a Canada research chair in spine biomechanics and injury prevention.

He added that sit-stand workstations that allow workers to periodically alternate between sitting and standing positions may mitigate work-related health issues, provided that users are given ergonomic training along with the equipment

Source: canadianchiropractor.ca 06/30/2016

Commentary: Combined with changes like these at work, regular Massage Therapy is a good treatment option to incorporate in order to reduce overall stress and muscle tension.

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As of April 5th, our clinic will be transitioning to optional masking for patients, practitioners and staff based upon our Association(s) Guidelines. If you would like your practitioner to wear a mask during treatment or have any concerns, please give us a call to make arrangements for your upcoming appointment and it will be noted on your file. … Read More...

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September 16, 2021 By BBH

In light of the Government of Alberta's announcement on September 15th, we are currently keeping our existing measures in place including mandatory masking, daily screening of patients, practitioners and staff, and regular disinfecting measures in the clinic. Thank you for your continued support! … Read More...

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Recent study suggests that the effects of sitting for 8 hours a day at work can be offset by 60 minutes of exercise. Take home message: it's crucial to get up and move as much as we can each day. (The … Read More...

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