In this blog entry I am going to give you a basic snippet of what forms the core of some of my Occupational Fitness workshops. After much research & liaising with other health professionals, it is clear that most muscular-skeletal disorders may be prevented by regularly moving our body through its full range of movement.
Some examples of mobility exercises are:
- Neck rotations
- Reverse shoulder rolls
- Spinal rotations
Sedentary jobs / lifestyles require mobility exercises to maintain full joint range of motion & stretches to lengthen muscles that shortened as a result of our static position.
Active jobs / lifestyles require mobility as this also stimulates a fluid release in the joint that helps maintain our cartilage. Stretches are important here too as they will ease tension in the muscles that are constantly being used.
Try analysing your own lifestyle in light of the sedentary & active elements then decide what measures you can take. You can significantly increase your functional health & decrease your risk of muscular-skeletal disorders.
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