Support from the employer Not every employer allows his employees a height-adjustable desk according to German statutory accident insurance, only every third person does so. Even if the employee is not legally obligated to provide a height-adjustable desk, he should be concerned about the well-being of the employees. One can however try to convince the … Support from the employer | Height-adjustable desk
Definition A height-adjustable desk is a suitable addition to an ergonomic workplace, together with an ergonomic desk chair and computer equipment. It ensures that the user remains flexible while working and relieves muscles, ligaments and spine and prevents chronic diseases. These structures are often loaded on one side when sitting constantly, which means shortening of … Height-adjustable desk
Requirements The requirements for a height-adjustable desk refer to different characteristics of the desk and are defined by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. On the one hand, this includes the surface area of the desk, which should provide sufficient space for both areas when working in mixed work, i.e. working at the … Requirements | Height-adjustable desk
Introduction The piriformis muscle (the pear-shaped muscle) belongs to our gluteal muscles. It ensures that our hips stretch backwards, turn outwards and spread the leg outwards. These are all movements that we rarely make in everyday life. Especially people who have a sedentary job often find themselves in a bent hip position with spread legs. … Physiotherapy for Piriformis Syndrome
Alternative therapy options In addition to manual physiotherapy, the patient’s own exercises and stretching or equipment-supported training, electrotherapy can also be used to treat Piriformis Syndrome. The targeted use of certain forms of current can improve the blood flow to the muscles and nerves. Summary Piriformis syndrome is a common cause of pain and sensitivity … Alternative therapy options | Physiotherapy for Piriformis Syndrome
