In many offices workers perform repetitive tasks sitting at computers. How do you encourage regular rest and stretch
periods along and other exercises to help maintain healthy working behaviour?
Sitting at a desk in front of a computer for hours at a time causes a strain
on the back and neck and eye muscles, particularly if the ergonomics of the
workstation are all the same. We
constantly see the same workstation set-up for all workers, including chairs,
desks, computer positioning etc but how many people have body shapes that are “all
the same”?
When deadlines, workloads and little or no physical activity collide, workers
begin to feel signs of fatigue and stress.
Stress is a hazardous condition for many individuals. Stress will adversely change biological, mental, and emotional functions. These changes include: heart disease; malaise; impaired faculties; and more. Stress leads to increases of cortisol and other endogenous hormones which in excess can contribute to heart disease, psychological dysfunction, an increased susceptibility to illness, an increased risk of strokes, and more.
The Journal of Applied Physiology performed an experiment to determine the
effects of mental fatigue on a person's work performance. The results showed
that persons who are fatigued have a reduced ability to perform successfully at
work.
To avoid fatigue and to reduce stress, introduce mini breaks which include
exercise, and socialising help to encourage the body to react positively and
control the responses of fatigue.
Fatigue relieving exercises include the head and neck stretch, shoulder
roll, upper back stretch, wrist wave, and finger stretch.
Don’t delay, do it today, and for more information contact us.
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