Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics news
RULA - Rapid Upper Limb Assessment fully updated
The RULA, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, by Osmond Ergonomics is a screening tool that assesses biomechanical and postural loading on the whole body with particular attention to the neck, trunk and upper limbs. It has recently been updated and is now available in an on-line format. Read more for the link!
HSE leaflets for employers on managing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders updated
Two short HSE leaflets for employers on managing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders, are now live and available for download from the HSE website. The leaflets are:
INDG143 Manual handling at work: A brief guide (revision) INDG171 Managing upper limb disorders in the workplace: A brief guide (revision)
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Good work for good health: the difference occupational therapy makes
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has just published a new report: Good work for good health: the difference occupational therapy makes (available here) which demonstrates the role and impact of occupational therapy in helping people to stay in and return to work.
Evidence shows that good work is good for our health. It benefits the individual, society and wider economy. Ill health costs the UK £100 billion each year, but the benefits of work are greater and economic reward, work is recognised as an essential occupation which supports longevity, health and well-being.
CSP among leading organisations commit to a shared vision for healthy ageing
The CSP is one of the signatories of the new Consensus Statement on Healthy Ageing, which aims to make England the best place in the world to grow older.
This week Public Health England launched Every Mind Matters, a clinically assured campaign aimed at helping adults to take care of their own mental health. CSP is backing the campaign, which coincides with World Mental Health Day today, 10 October.
CSP launches exciting strengthening initiative using National Lottery Funding
The CSP has announced an innovative project with Sport England and the Centre for Ageing Better to find the best ways to promote the benefits of maintaining and improving muscle strength for people visiting their physiotherapist.
