EULAR represents people with arthritis/rheumatism, health professionals and scientific societies of rheumatology in the EU. EULAR's aims are to reduce the burden of rheumatic diseases on the individual and society and to improve the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases. The website provides the research news, guidelines and recommendations through a range of communications (journals, news, activities). It includes lay versions of recommendations and the public affairs section contains EULAR policy positions and position papers.
This discussion paper has been developed to support the promotion of good musculoskeletal health among children and young people (through physical activity) and contribute to increasing the awareness of the importance of moving. Sitting behaviour established in childhood and adolescence is often retained in adulthood. Numerous adaptations can be made at work to prevent MSDs, but the most effective way is to start early and promote a more physically active lifestyle in childhood.
Chrodis Plus Chronic diseases and employment Workbox includes 2 elements: a training toolkit and a toolkit for workplaces. Its practical resources support workplaces to:
Exoskeletons are personal assistive technologies that affect the body mechanically. They can reduce the load of physical work such as heavy lifting, lessening the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomic workplace design and layout are not always possible, for example in temporary workplaces. Exoskeletons can help compensate.
With the brochure wants to provide more information about rheumatism and at the same time to encourage people suffering from rheumatism to act.
In order to better understand the workplace related problems, the brochure provides general information about rheumatism. In a second step support and tips are provided to cope with the diseaseas, such as special training, ergonomic equipment, as well as possibilities to medical rehabilitation. In case of severe symptoms it is necessary to manage the disease, before returning to work routine.
A good physical condition reduces the risk of injuries while performin sports, activities in leisure time or at work. Therefore SUVA has developed various fitness programs. The exercises are meant for people sitting all the day to train their muscular strength, balance and flexibility and to prevent muscles tensions by relaxing exercises. This resource shows exercises for an ergonomic break at work. Performing regular exercises will help to prevent painful muscle tensions and help to reverse static postures.
A good physical condition reduces the risk of injuries while performin sports, activities in leisure time or at work. Therefore SUVA has developed various fitness programs. The exercises are meant to train your muscular strength, balance and flexibility and to prevent muscles tensions by relaxing exercises. The Fitness-program for people sitting for a long time at work helps to improve the stabilising muscle system und your mobility. Performing regular exercises will help you against painful muscle tensions.
Cleaning activities can be physically demanding and should be done without exposing workers to the risks of work-related musculoskeletal diseases (MSD). However, cleaners are at risk of developing MSDs as a result of their work. There are various solutions that can be used in order to modify tasks or the environment to prevent MSDs in cleaners. This brochure draws attention to the work situation of cleaning staff and gives tips for improving the work situation and ergonomic stress.