Workplace interventions to prevent sedentary pain
Gabrielle Lis
Are inflating and deflating “smart seats” the cure for back and neck pain amongst sedentary office workers? Or are active breaks a better bet?Recently we reported on how gamification can be used to boost (but not necessarily sustain) increased activity amongst sedentary workers. Now we look at two other approaches to decreasing the health risks of office work: active breaks and postural shifting. Most office workers spend many hours each day sitting: using a computer, meeting with colleagues or clients and reading and talking on the phone. Prolonged sitting can lead to musculoskeletal...