Whether you are sitting in an office chair, a dining room chair, on the couch or in the car, how you sit matters. When we sit with poor hunched forward posture we are asking the muscles of our neck and upper back to hold up our heads, which can weigh up to 15 pounds, and…
Hinging at the Hips is one of the key elements of the MoveSafe ‘Big 3’ healthy posture and movements. To Hinge at the Hips means that when you bend forward you maintain neutral 3 curve alignment with your spine as you send your hips and buttocks back behind you. This prevents the discs in your…
We have built 4 workstation set-up guides – for home office, traditional seated office, standing office and vehicle. The attached MoveSafe standing workstation set-up guide will cover the basic principles of how to adjust your sit-stand workstation to encourage safe movements and postures. Download PDF Subscribe To Our Monthly Newsletter Name* First Last Email* Enter…
Cellphones and other mobile devices have become integral parts of our lives and we are spending more and more time using them. It is imperative that we keep our heads up and tuck our chins while using these devices for extended periods of time to reduce neck and upper back strain. Download this free poster…
So you bought a quarantine puppy, a COVID Canine(teen). You are not alone. With so much time spent at home due to self isolation and working from home, many individuals and families seem to have collectively decided this is the perfect time to welcome a new pet and all the joys that come along with…
Anchoring your shoulders is one of the elements of the MoveSafe ‘Big 3’ healthy postures and movements. When you set your shoulders in this position you are at your strongest and most stable and you will be able to preserve the longevity of your shoulders. Share this MoveSafe Moment video during your next safety meeting…
Implementing frequent movement opportunities into your day can help keep your body happy and healthy in a seated work environment. The downloadable poster is a reminder to include quick and easy microbreaks while you are working to refresh your posture and reduce static positions. Download PDF Subscribe To Our Monthly Newsletter Name* First Last Email*…
Many companies have started a staggered return to the office with the aim of increasing occupancy in the fall. To prepare employees for their return, we have created a short 5 minute checklist to ensure that the office workstation is set up to best suit employees as they return, as some things may have changed…
You perform a wide variety of tasks at work throughout the day, but have you ever noticed just how many times you bend forward during the day? Many jobs that require manual labour have employees repetitively picking up light objects, crouching, or bending over to perform their tasks. Though these seem harmless at the time,…
Proper ergonomic practices and safe movement habits are essential elements to ensuring employee health, safety and productivity at work. As we support our workforce in balancing working from home and working from the office, employers must also protect the health of their employees from preventable musculoskeletal injuries. Ergonomic concerns have the potential to escalate into…
