Keeping Your Wellbeing Steady
We’ve all experienced it …. You sit down at a café, rest your elbows on the table, and suddenly it tips or wobbles because one leg is slightly uneven.The table
Injury/Illness/Rehab
Is it Just Age… Or have We Forgotten How to Move?
We Started Out Moving Naturally Have you ever noticed how easily young children squat? Feet flat on the ground, balanced, comfortable and without a second thought. Fast forward into adulthood
Why Traditional Manual Handling Training Isn’t Reducing Injuries
This article has been adapted from insights provided by Alison Richmond of Provention, creator of First Move Training, which is delivered in Northland by AIM. Most managers who contact Alison
Understanding Neck Pain, Posture, and Movement
Understand and Protect the Most Mobile Part of Your Spine This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from First Move Training and Provention. Your neck may be
Why Psychosocial Risks Matter in Every Workplace
When we think about health and safety at work, most of us think about physical risks– heavy lifting, slips, or workstation setup. Mental and social aspects of work can be
AIM: Your Partner in Workplace Wellness
You may know AIM for our ACC-based injury support and rehabilitation services – but that’s just one part of what we do. We’re proud to partner with Northland businesses to
Why Regular Movement Is the Secret to Healthy, Pain-Free Joints
This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention Our joints are designed to move – – and without regular motion, they can lose function and become stiff
Don’t Fear Impact – Embrace It for Stronger Joints
Healthy Joints Need Impact This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention When most people think about joint health, they focus on flexibility or pain relief. But
Why “Keep Your Back Straight and Bend Your Knees” Is Bad Advice
This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention We’ve all heard it: “Keep your back straight and bend your knees.” It’s on safety posters, repeated in training
Before Chairs – Reclaiming the Flat-Foot Squat
Reclaiming the Most Important Movement You’ve Forgotten This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention Before chairs took over the world, humans squatted. To eat. To rest.