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		<title>Driving and Back Problems</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/30/driving-and-back-problems-thecar-and-back-pain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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Tips to help avoid Back Problems and Driving.
Many of us spend long periods sitting in our car either driving to work or driving as part of our jobs.
Sitting without real movement can result in aches and pains and stiffness.
Here are some tips to help avoid the potential health hazards of driving;

 
1. Adjust your seat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back Care Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/26/9-back-care-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[9 Back Care Tips
Back care must become part of our daily life. 80% of adults suffer from back pain at some stage in their lives.  Here are some back care tips to help you avoid back problems.
1.      When standing, watch your posture.
2.      Sit upright &#8211; don&#8217;t slouch.  Sit with your hips a bit higher than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Causes of Back Pain in the Car</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/23/causes-of-back-pain-back-injury-in-the-car-dublin-ireland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:09:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Causes of Back Pain in the car 
Injuries or discomfort when driving
 

1. Sitting for to long without movement.
2. Whole body vibration
The sitting position flattens out the small of your back, increasing  the pressure on the discs in your spine. When you are sitting, your  discs may not be able to handle the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Hotkeys</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/01/keyboard-shortcuts-keyboard-hotkeys/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts and keyboard hotkeys will help reduce wrist pain and the pressure you place on you mouse hand.·  The keyboard hotkeys will help to reduce repetitive strain injury ( RSI  ) for those who use the keyboard and mouse for long periods of time.
Always remember to use both hands when using [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Hints to prevent RSI</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/01/helpful-hints-to-prevent-rsi/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/01/helpful-hints-to-prevent-rsi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Helpful Hints to prevent RSI
Constant and repetitive use of the computer mouse can cause Repetiive Strain Injuries (RSI) pain in the hand, wrist and arms.
8 out of 10 people feel they cannot reduce the amount of time in front of the computer.  Here are a few things you could look at.


Look at your work habits [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Design Principles for Repetitive Hand and Wrist Tasks</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/01/repetitive-strain-rsi-can-be-avoided/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kos.ie/2012/03/01/repetitive-strain-rsi-can-be-avoided/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Repetitive Strain Injury, RSI, can be avoided
when time is spent designing the task.
Design Principles for Repetitive Hand and Wrist Tasks*
1. Reduce the number of repetitions per shift. Where possible, substitute full or semi-automated systems.

2. Maintain neutral (handshake) wrist positions:
 * Design jobs and select tools to reduce extreme flexion or deviation of the wrist.
 * [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mouse Elbow is the new Tennis Elbow</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2011/11/07/mouse-elbow-is-the-new-tennis-elbow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kos.ie/2011/11/07/mouse-elbow-is-the-new-tennis-elbow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mouse Elbow like Tennis Elbow is associated with the way we do certain things, &#8211; the way we grip, twist, reach and move our arm and wrist.
Repetitive use of the computer mouse can result in Mouse Elbow.
Movements to avoid when using your mouse

simultaneous rotation of the forearm
bending of your wrist,
stressful gripping of the mouse along [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back Care Awareness Week 17th &#8211; 23rd October</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2011/10/11/back-care-awareness-week-17th-23rd-october/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kos.ie/2011/10/11/back-care-awareness-week-17th-23rd-october/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back Care Awareness Week
Gives us all the opportunity to focus on back pain prevention!
What we can do to avoid or reduce back pain.
Develope and encourage Good Habits.

Avoid back pain in our children;
- consciously act and lighten the school bag.
- buy a bag on wheels.
- buy a chair that encourage movement and give support.
- check on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chronic Back Pain is one of the most common ailments reported CSO figures</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2011/09/06/chronic-back-pain-is-one-of-the-most-common-ailments-reported-cso-figures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kos.ie/2011/09/06/chronic-back-pain-is-one-of-the-most-common-ailments-reported-cso-figures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:40:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed hypertension, chronic back pain and high cholesterol were the most  common ailments reported.
Asthma was the most prevalent condition for 18  to 24-year-olds, at 10 per cent, followed by chronic back pain (4 per  cent) and anxiety/depression (2 per cent).
Follow the link below for     Tips for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fit for Work Executive Summary and Recommendations</title>
		<link>http://www.kos.ie/2011/09/05/fit-for-work-executive-summary-and-recommendations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.kos.ie/2011/09/05/fit-for-work-executive-summary-and-recommendations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Catherine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One in six members of the European Union (EU) workforce now have a long-standing health problem or disability that affects their ability to work, and musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) account for a higher proportion of sickness absence from work than any other health condition]]></description>
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