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Why Lifting Heavy Weights is the Secret to Ageing Like a Boss

This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond from Provention Carry a Load: Strength Training for Lifelong Vitality Do you think lifting heavy weights is just for bodybuilders? Think

Why Flexibility Matters More Than You Think

This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond from Provention. Flexibility isn’t just about touching your toes– it plays a vital role in everyday movement, strength, and injury

The True Cost of Poor Manual Handling Skills

Did you know that poor manual handling skills can lead to more than just immediate injuries? The consequences ripple through an organisation, resulting in lost productivity, higher absenteeism, increased insurance premiums,

Change Postures Often

This post has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention. Shake up your work routine with frequent posture changes While focusing on your daily tasks at your desk might

NZ Manual Handling Assessment Charts (NZMAC)

Work-Related Health: A Critical Priority for New Zealand Workplaces Ensuring the health of workers isn’t just a legal obligation – it’s essential for the success of NZ organisations. When

To Warm-Up, or Not to Warm-Up?

This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention Do Warm-Ups Really Help Prevent Injuries? ‘Are warm-ups effective within an injury prevention programme?’ This is a question Alison

Shoulder Injuries in the Aging Workforce

This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention. Shoulder Injuries Are Common in the Aging Workforce Shoulder injuries are common in the aging workforce. They often lead

Protecting Your Hands During DIY Projects

This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond from Provention and First Move Training. Protecting Your Hands During DIY Projects First Move principles teach us how to use our

Sitting for long periods of time is wrecking your body

This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention. The Flatfoot Squat – A Natural Resting Position Believe it or not, a chair or couch is not the

How to use our bodies safely and effectively to avoid physical strain and injury

This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention and First Move Training. Provention’s First Move principles teach us how to use our bodies safely and effectively to

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