Author: ergonix

Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life. But, despite this, it can have a huge impact, with symptoms often being life-changing. With some women forced to leave their jobs because of lack of knowledge and awareness around menopause, employers need to do more to change this culture and make sure women get the … Continued

The length of the working week varies, but with full-time employees often working 40 hours or more a week it’s easy to become stressed and overworked, with many even committing to more hours than they are paid for. This culture can easily lead to burnout, and actually, make you less productive in your role. But … Continued

Working for long periods of time at a workstation with a computer can wreak havoc on your body, sometimes without you even realising the cause. Incorrect positioning of a screen, chairs without suitable support and equipment not in the right place can all lead to postural problems, which often result in a number of ailments … Continued

Changes to the way we now work due to the impact of COVID-19 have, for many of us, seen an increase in the time we spend looking at a digital screen – be it a laptop, smartphone, tablet or television. Whilst staring at a screen for a prolonged period of time won’t actually cause permanent … Continued

If you ever had low back pain, you are definitely not alone. An estimated 65 to 80 per cent of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. It is one of the most common reasons why people see their GP and is a huge cause of disability worldwide. Not only that, but … Continued

Here at Ergonix, we have extensive knowledge in the field of workplace ergonomics and recognise the importance of a correctly set up workstation. As part of our practice, we see a range of problems in patients caused by bad workplace ergonomics and there has been a rapid incline in musculoskeletal issues since working from home … Continued

The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) created the above helpful infographic ‘Returning to school after lockdown’ for parents and children to help to reduce the spread of the virus. The ‘Return to School: Covid-19 Guidance for Schools’ was designed and published by the CIEHF for school leaders this week. The purpose of … Continued

We all know that sitting for long periods of time has a potentially negative impact on our health. But what happens when you have a busy office-based job and you find yourself glued to your desk or in meetings for up to nine hours a day, five days a week? It can be difficult to … Continued

One symptom that has been experienced by a number of patients with COVID-19 is the loss or reduction in sense of smell. A recent study showed that 54.7 per cent of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 suffered from hyposmia (reduced sense of smell) and 36.6 per cent from anosmia (total loss of smell). Fortunately, … Continued