Are there any recommended stretches or exercises to help reduce injury and to relieve discomfort from manual handling?
Yes. Details of these stretches and exercises for the office can be found in the CSU Office Ergonomics – A Guide for Employees brochure available for download at: Office Ergonomic Brochure (PDF) or from the following powerpoint presentation Exercise for the Workplace: Workplace Exercises It is important that you warm up your muscles before undertaking any manual handling task.
