by fconnor | Jun 1, 2023 | manual handling, osteopathy
In a busy workplace, employees carry out their daily tasks, including manual handling activities regularly, relying on the basic guidelines provided to them, but little do they know that there is a world of knowledge and expertise beyond those simple instructions that...
by fconnor | May 31, 2023 | Health, manual handling, osteopathy
“you can’t sit like that until I’ve left the room” if you have visited me in the clinic you may have heard me say this which brings me to my point, sitting well can be very difficult to do. I say this as the way you sit can have a big impact on your spine and back...
by fconnor | May 18, 2023 | manual handling
The Wisdom of an Osteopath: Beyond Basic Guidelines in Manual Handling Once upon a time, in a bustling workplace, employees were busy carrying out their daily tasks, including manual handling activities. They relied on the basic guidelines provided to them, but little...
by fconnor | Mar 28, 2023 | manual handling
Manual Handling courses Bolton – involving theory and practical sessions. Our Manual handling object courses are available in the Northwest and surrounding area, such as Bury, Stockport, Bolton, Heywood within. Our training is not an online presentation with...
by fconnor | Mar 8, 2023 | Health, Injury, manual handling
Did you know handling, lifting or carrying accidents accounted for 20% of all employer reported non-fatal injuries to employees in the UK in 2018/19, according to the Labour Force Survey 2018/19. Handling injuries can be incredibly detrimental to the long-term health...
by fconnor | Mar 3, 2023 | Backpain, Injury, manual handling
With or without back pain it is very important to look after the spine, this article discusses a way to help manage and often prevent back pain. Regardless of what action you would like to carry out understanding the Task, Ability, Load, and Environment is important....