Legs

Ergonomic Stretches for Legs (front and back) Pain

Whenever carrying out these stretches remember the following stretching advice:

• Stretches should be completed on both sides of the body, 2 – 3 times
• Hold stretches for the times indicated
• Breathe out slowly as you stretch
• Make sure that you only feel the stretch in the area indicated
• Only hold stretches that feel good, and let go of stretches gently

Carrying out the following stretching exercises (in any order) can help to reduce discomfort and muscle tightness.

Hamstring Stretch

This stretch helps to lengthen out the muscles on the back (rear) of the upper leg.

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Back of Thigh Stretch

This stretch helps to lengthen out the muscles on the back (rear) of the upper leg.

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Front of Thigh Stretch

This stretch helps to lengthen out the muscles on the front of the upper leg.

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Long Calf Stretch

Push against a stable wall and keep your heel on the ground with extended leg straight.

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Short Calf Stretch

Push against a stable wall and keep your heel on the ground with extended leg bent at the knee.

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Ergonomics Services

Joyworkz offer the following ergonomic options:

1. Workstation Assessor Training

Set up your staff right! This comprehensive, yet practical, training programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to conduct Workstation Assessments for your staff. Training takes aproximately five hours: Two & half -hours, theory session – based on a 45-page training manual and one-two hours “real-life” practical coaching sessions. Click here for further details.

2. One Hour “Happy Computer User” seminar/webinar

Equip staff with the skills to avoid computer related discomfort. This seminar (or webinar) provides information about the causes of computer related pain. It then outlines the steps required for someone to set up their own workstation successfully with optimal ergonomic settings and appropriate hardware (both in the office and/or working from home). Click here for further details.

3. Single Workstation Assessment for Chronic or Acute pain cases

If an individual staff member is carrying high levels of discomfort, our experinced assessor can carry out a comprehensive workstation assessment to help minimise their discomfort while working at their computer workstation. Click here for further details.