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Simple Stretches to Improve Health and Productivity

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:00:14 +0000

Humans are not made for immobility. Even if you take a healthy joint and put it in a cast for even a few days, when you remove this the movement of the joint will be decreased, pain will appear, and muscles that surround the joint will have started to atrophy. So, how does this translate […]

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How To Improve Mental Health at Work

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 03 May 2017 11:00:30 +0000

When it comes to health and safety in the workplace, we are often quick to think of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other physical injuries, but just as with health in general, we also need to make mental health in the workplace a priority. Nearly half of all Canadians experience some form of mental health concerns […]

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Solutions To Stop Sitting Disease

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:00:18 +0000

The negative health effects of sitting for extended periods of time, coined as “sitting disease” has been a hot topic recently. Studies show that sitting for extended periods of time, as many of us do at work, while commuting, and even while watching television or reading, can lead to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes […]

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Text Neck—Are You Guilty?

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:00:23 +0000

The posture adopted by many people when leaning over a cellphone while reading and texting is becoming a problem. This bad posture that can put up to 60 pounds of pressure on the upper spine — sometimes for several hours a day, is a growing concern with long-term consequences. Learn more in the following from […]

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Lunch Break Lunges and More…

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:00:18 +0000

It’s important to keep your body moving throughout a long day at work to reduce the risk of sitting disease and help prevent illness and injury. Check out the following from The Active Times which gives you some ideas for quick and easy physical activity you can do on your lunch breaks. The Active Times: […]

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Improve Mental Health On The Job

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:00:54 +0000

Mental health issues due to workplace stress and illness are on the rise. We have provided many articles in our Healthy Workplace series on ways to overcome these issues. Check out the following article from one of our consultants, Jennifer Holmes Beamer who is currently working in New Zealand, on great ways to combat stress […]

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Chair Yoga Promotes Workplace Health

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 12:00:33 +0000

Co-written with Lindsay Sinclair, Occupational Therapist Have you ever reflected on how much time you spend sitting at work? Do you ever try to find reasons to move around during the work day to resolve that restless feeling? Do you ever wish you could take a moment during the day to relax and de-stress? Perhaps […]

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WSIB 101 – System Navigation after a Workplace Accident

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:00:33 +0000

Guest Blogger Jessica VandenBussche, Occupational Therapist Each year, 1 of every 46 Canadians has a workplace injury that causes them to miss at least one full day of work. This translates to approximately $19B of costs to the Canadian economy; $43 000 per claim in Ontario. Both companies and the injured workers suffer losses in […]

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Is Multi-Tasking Good For You?

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:00:18 +0000

We all multi-task from time to time and while many feel this can improve productivity and their mental abilities, the following from Inc. Magazine states otherwise. Check out the following article and let us know if you agree or disagree. Inc: Multitasking Is Killing Your Brain

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Happy Ergo Month!

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:00:33 +0000

October is Global Ergonomics Month! As Occupational Therapists, a large part of what we do involves ensuring proper ergonomics for our clients at work or school, at home and at play. The following from the Public Services Health and Safety Association provides you with some great information and resources for Ergo Month. For more information […]

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