This synthesis report is part of a much larger project intended to support policy-makers at EU and national levels by providing an accurate picture of the prevalence and costs of MSDs across Europe, pulling together existing data from a number of relevant and reliable official statistical sources...

This document provides an array of recommendations to improve the quality of life of chronic pain patients. It includes some indications on how to adapt the office environment, as well as ergonomic suggestions.

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break. However, there are several ways to cope with the condition and keep yourself...

The body is not designed for static postures working in a standing position on a regular basis can cause swelling of the legs, low back pain, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and other health problems. This brochure provides tips on how you can reduce physical strain at work and prevent...

This article aims to show how to adapt the workplace to make it a more healthy and productive environment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients. The article, published in the journal Psoriasi no. 85 (spring 2016), is a translation of an article by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF)...

This brochure is aimed at all people who are mainly working in a standing position. It contains many tips to reduce physical stress and to prevent occupational diseases due to long standing. You will find important information about workplace design and helpful relief postures. You will learn about...

This leaflet has been prepared to help make the dialogue between an employer and their worker with a newly diagnosed rheumatic musculoskeletal disorder easier. It covers what an employer can do to help their employee, and the important role that the employer can play in finding the right solution...