The updated  NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines for Assessment and Management of Low Back Pain and Sciatica in over 16s were published in November 2016.   The recommendations in the guidelines represent the view of NICE, arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available. The guidelines include recommendations on the following: […]

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Here is the link to the programme for the Irish Ergonomics Society workshop  on November 25th.   The title is ‘Introduction to Physical Ergonomics Risk Assessment, Venue is DIT Cathal Brugha St. To register, please pay the associated fee via the paypal link also on the programme page above.

Wondering how much physical activity you should complete each week? Australia’s Department of Health have published a number of physical activity guidance documents to suit all members of the family! Check them out here  

Have you seen our Office Ergonomics Animation? View here for tips on how to set up an ‘Ergo Friendly’ workstation!  

The Irish Ergonomics Society will hold an ‘Introduction to Physical Ergonomics Risk Assessment’ Workshop on November 30th at Trinity College Dublin Muriel Johnson will deliver a workshop on ‘Musculoskeletal loading assessment in the field’ Find further information on how to register here: