PHTY400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Melbourne City Centre, Pilates, Human Factors And Ergonomics
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Apa etalk 2: sedentary based work the new hazard and what physios can do about it: sedentary work why a problem, what"s being done about it, what can physio"s do about it, take home messages. Involves being stationary for long periods and predominantly associated with sitting work (anything >45 mins where changes in muscle elongation and shortening) Starting to look at sedentary work as the new smoking. Research now suggesting that we need to move as much as we can during the day. Evidence includes: boyle et al, 2011, own et al, 2010. Increased risk of cancer and cvd: an independent risk factor, even if you engage in regular physical activity, suspected risk factor in the development of msk disorders. Sedentary jobs have risen 83% since 1960. Account for 43% of all u. s jobs. Office workers found to sit >80% of the workdays. Concept of healthy buildings (well ratings) 3-4 x week gym & pilates, generally healthy.
