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Is 8″ Better Than 6″ – How to Choose the Best Work Boots
Boots come in a variety of shapes and sizes. As the title implies, we will be discussing the difference between 6″ and 8″ boot heights and whether there is an advantage of one over the…
- Oct 22
- 3 mins read
Do Stability Balls Make Good Ergonomic Office Chairs?
One of the most frequently asked questions MoveSafe gets during our Webinars and Ergonomics Assessments, is, “what do we think about ball chairs?” Well that is a loaded question, so here is the loaded answer!…
- Sep 28
- 6 mins read
Heading Back to Campus
September has always been synonymous with back to school and the return to the classroom. The postures and tasks of a student and an office worker are very similar, with both often spending long periods…
- Sep 01
- 7 mins read
How The MoveSafe® Virtual Movement Screen Works
History MoveSafe originally developed a movement screen for industrial athletes in 2012 as a way to provide assistance to people with muscle and movement imbalances affecting their ability to avoid injuries. At the time, we…
- Aug 23
- 4 mins read
Return to Office Tips for Human Resources or Office Management
Return to Office Tips for Human Resources or Office Management Restrictions are lifting and we know companies are beginning to plan their return to the office for September. We have heard of a few different…
- Jul 28
- 5 mins read
What is the Best Mattress, Pillow & Sleep Position?
Sleep Ergonomics Although sleep may seem like a harmless necessity of life, it is important to respect that it still poses a risk for injury like any other activities we perform. Some risk factors for…
- Jun 11
- 8 mins read
Is Your Kid’s Smartphone A Pain In The Neck?
Is Your Kids’ Smart Phone a Pain in the Neck? Question: How much does a typical head weigh? Answer: Nope it’s not 8lbs….the Jerry Maguire movie was wrong! In fact, a typical head weighs 10-15lbs,…
- Jun 03
- 6 mins read
What Is Sleep and Why Is It Important?
What does sleep actually look like? Sleep isn’t a static state, we actually go through several sleep cycles with varying levels of brain activity (stages) throughout the night. The stages are divided into two categories:…
- May 17
- 7 mins read
Working From Home Resources
Can you believe that it has now been a full year since lockdown measures and work from home orders were put in place across North America and the world? Some days have felt like time dragged on…
- May 06
- 3 mins read
What Is Your Sleep Chronotype?
Sleep Chronotype: Are you a Lion, Bear, Wolf, or Dolphin? Did you know that Canada has developed new 24 Hour Movement Guidelines for Canadians of all ages? These guidelines help to provide recommendations on physical…
- Apr 12
- 5 mins read
