♥ Make sure your workstation is set up to suit your needs. It is very easy to suffer discomfort if you are not sitting properly or have been
using incorrect furniture and equipment.
♥ Ask your employer for a workstation assessment. If this service is not available, consult a good Physiotherapist for advice
on how to make best use of your workstation.
♥ Be sure to get up from your desk very often.
♥ If you have to sit for a living, take regular breaks. Break up prolonged sitting spells by getting up and going for 20-minute walks.
♥ When sitting at your desk, make sure you are sitting upright. Try placing a bottle of mineral water between your thighs
and squeeze it with your legs. Remember to keep your feet flat on the floor.
♥ Avoid using the lift. Take the stairs instead. Climbing . stairs is a great workout and can increase strength in your hips,
legs and buttocks
♥ When near a photocopier, stand up straight, hold on to the machine, then raise one leg behind you or to one side.
Keeping it straight, return it to the floor. Try and repeat this action eight times before switching to the other leg.
Of course, remember not to make a spectacle of yourself!
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