Our culture is one that is steadily becoming more sedentary
and the trend in the workplace is no different. The number of jobs that are
classified as either “light activity” or “sedentary” has risen from 50% in 1960
to 80% in 2006. This has led to an increase a variety of issues including neck
and low back pain, headaches, repetitive stress injuries, and obesity. While
there is not much we can do about the trend of jobs becoming more sedentary, we
can work to try to offset some the negative effects of those sedentary jobs. This
is first of a series of posts that will address how to set up your office and
tips for stretching and exercise. Stay tuned!
Josiah Thunshelle, PT
References
1. Church T, Thomas D, Tudor-Locke C, et al. Trends over 5
Decades in U.S.
Occupation-Related Physical Activity and Their Associations with Obesity. PLoS One. May 2011; 6 (5).
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