AGR (German Healthy Back Campaign Association) developped together with the Confederation of German Back Schools (KddR) a mix of stretching, strengthening exercises as well as exercises to improve coordination in order to prevent back pain and to reduce existing backproblems. The website shows...

Movement and physical awareness are central components of school health promotion and prevention. Physical activity has a high impact on both physical and mental health. Today, children are confronted with a much more sedentary living environment than before therefore, more movement needs to be...

KarLA is a German information system for noise and vibration parameters of motor vehicles, self-propelled mobile work machines and hand-held work equipment. KarLA offers a comprehensive service section, including tools for risk assessment (e.g. exposure calculators for Hand-arm vibrations, whole...

In this online health magazine published by the German health insurance AOK you will find tips to reduce acute back pain and first aid help when you suffer from a herniated disc. You will also find infomation on measures to prevent back problems such as exercises to prevent neck and shoulder...

Carrying schoolbags has a major impact on a child's back health. An inappropriately or incorrectly packed schoolbag may contribute to low back pain in children. This article provides schoolbag safety tips: how to properly set up and pack the schoolbag ways to support your childs spines.

What characterizes an ergonomically designed machine? What aspects must be considered during design? Where can I find relevant information? This webportal provides examples of good practices. The compiled good-practice examples of ergonomically designed machines is intended to assist in raising...