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Manual Handling

Want to Move Better? Stop Studying the Injured.

This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention In the Western world, we’ve been studying the wrong people for decades. If you want to move better, get
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Why Muscles Matter More Than You Might Think

This article is kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention. Muscles aren’t just for lifting weights or making beach photos pop. They’re behind nearly everything you do – from powering
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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