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Dame Carol Black Review of health of the UK working population

A groundbreaking report on the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce has been unveiled by Dame Carol Black as she proposed radical changes to work-related health services to make them available to all. The UK National Director for Health and … Continue reading

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What injuries cost employers

What injuries cost employers Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as back pain are one of the biggest causes of sickness absence on any given day and account for nearly a third of the total time taken off sick from work. Yet … Continue reading

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Running tips

Running tips Are you a seasoned runner training for a marathon or a novice who has decided to increase their activity and fitness levels? Whatever your running ability it is important to ensure that your training is designed in a … Continue reading

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Golfing injuries

Common injuries The most common injuries in golf are back injuries. Most of these injuries are simply muscle or ligament strains that usually get better in a few weeks. Changing technique and equipment can help golfers with chronic (long-term) back … Continue reading

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United Health – Supporting local business

Supporting local businesses Sarah Verrion of United Health has set up United a small business networking group in Deal, Kent. This is an informal group which invites small business owners to share ideas and experiences and support one another in … Continue reading

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Local running club – Sandwich

Do you want to get fit? Do you want to find like minded people to train with? Then Fleet Feet running club may be the place for you. If you are over 18 years old and wish to train Fleet … Continue reading

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Helping employees stay and return to work after injury

The Assessment of Fitness for Work With evidence that long periods away from work can be detrimental to an individual’s health, the CSP has lobbied for more employers to recognise the importance of supporting employees to remain in work, even … Continue reading

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Acute Injury Management

Acute (New) Injury Management The guidelines for the treatment of injuries to the body’s soft tissue, known as the P.R.I.C.E. guidelines. Injury to the soft tissue of the body is a major cause of pain and disability and this clinical guideline sets … Continue reading

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Osteoarthritis

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common condition that may cause joint stiffness, swelling and pain – usually in the knees, hips, feet, hands and spine. Some people’s arthritis can be so severe that joint replacements are the best solution, … Continue reading

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Manual Handling Training Kent

Manual handling training –  Back care Postural balance Maintaining the natural curves of your spine: • Is the key to a healthy back; • Allows for best shock absorption and stability; and • Allows for optimal functioning and weight transfer … Continue reading

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We have joined Physiotherapists Locally

We service the South East Kent region, including Deal and Canterbury and consult for businesses in South East London.

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Low back pain

Evidence based treatment for low back pain The information detailed in this article refers to acute non specific low back pain. Acute low back pain describes symptoms lasting 6 weeks or less. About 80% of us will experience back pain … Continue reading

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Vehicle Ergonomics

Choosing a car – what to look for Remember, the more adjustable features within your car, the greater likelihood of you achieving good and comfortable posture that suits you. Seating • Choose a comfortable and supportive seat which allows you … Continue reading

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Neck pain

Neck pain is very common and up to two thirds of the population can experience an episode of neck pain at some point. Full recovery occurs in most cases and the usually advice includes keeping the neck mobile and return … Continue reading

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Skiing and snow boarding injury prevention

Skiing and Snow Boarding The ski and boarding season is here and over the coming months many of you will venture out to the slopes. Without training joints and muscles are easily injured (particularly the lower limb) which can be … Continue reading

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