Increasing amount of computer use and sedentary postures in the working environment is contributing to the increased risk of chronic disease. Working in an office environment has always been thought of as safe, however the long periods of un-interrupted sitting is increasing our risk of developing diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Therefore meaning that being sedentary can be...

Keyboard shortcuts are widely recognised as not only helping you get your job done faster but also of reducing your risk of gaining an RSI through repetitive mouse use. We have gathered the most commonly used actions and listed the shortcut in our handy guide. Keys Action [Ctrl] + [Esc] Open Start Menu [Alt] + [Tab] Switch between open programs Hold the...

Why do we need to increase movement breaks and be more active at work? Long periods of uninterrupted sitting, and generally not being active at work, has the potential to result in a range of musculoskeletal and health complications. Some of these include; Neck, shoulder and lower back pain Type 2 diabetes Obesity Heart disease   Breaking the habit of uninterrupted sitting...

The Deskalator is one of the best value for money “top of desk” height adjustable units we have found available in WA at present. We rate this product above the Varidesk due to its better height range, easier adjustment and reduced tipping potential. Refer to the adjustment guide as demonstrated by Mike Masiello (Principal Physiotherapist) at Bodysmart to ensure you get the...

How to reduce strain in the upper body after returning to work from a holiday Lots of my patients report nil or very little pain or tightness when enjoying their time on holidays. Often within a three week period of returning to the workplace they often report an increase in upper body strain, tightness and pain. Simply, our bodies are designed to...