Every 28th of April, World Day for safety and health at work is observed around the world. And on this day, it provides us an opportunity to reflect on how we can prevent work-related injuries. In New Zealand alone, it is estimated that about 25,000-30,000 work-related injuries happen every year. According to the data, most […]
The term ‘rounded shoulders’ is used to describe a resting shoulder position that has moved forward from the body’s ideal alignment. People that have rounded shoulders typically also have a forward head position and increased slouching of the upper back (thoracic kyphosis). This is usually a problem for those who spend a lot of time seated. Can […]
So it is a new year, have you made any changes to your life? Since you are reading this, you are probably wanting to get an ‘image’ change for yourself or for someone you care about or look up to. We get it. Who doesn’t want to get noticed? For starters, most probably you are […]
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also a time of stress and injury as well. Last year’s NZ Herald’s news article reported that there were more than 4,000 New Zealanders injured at Christmas alone. All in all, it accounted for $3,628,574 worth of ACC claims. Shocking right? This […]