Ep 09: Coping with Hypermobility at Work: Navigating Hypermobility in the Workplace
Help! I'm HypermobileShow Notes
Workplaces are HARD to navigate as a hypermobile person!!
Support is often lacking (to say the least) and hypermobile workers suffer as a result. This episode focuses on practical, actionable steps you can take to try to make your workday at least a tiny bit easier.
Check out today’s episode and hear all about. . .
The history of ergonomics (it's a classic tale of Good vs Evil)
Why there’s NO SUCH THING AS GOOD POSTURE
What you might be forgetting with your water
How to reduce your risk of repetitive strain injury
and finally,
Why you might be able to walk for hours but struggle to stand for a short period of time
As always, please remember that all of the information contained within this podcast is for informational purposes ONLY. Please be sure to speak with your appropriately qualified healthcare provider if you have any concerns.
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