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NICKI COMBARRO
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http://www. bodybalance physiotherapy.
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fter graduating in the first cohort of physiotherapists, alumna Nicki Combarro, neé Smith, (BSc Physiotherapy, 1996) returned to the Hertfordshire Sports Village in 2003 to set up her business, Bodybalance Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. Since then the clinic has expanded and is now located within the Sports Performance and Development Centre, providing state of the art physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to students, staff and the local community. As we spend more time sitting at our desks, there has been a significant rise in the number of individuals suffering from neck, back and shoulder pain. To help tackle this we offer expert appointments in Occupational Physiotherapy, as
well as running small group and 1:1 Pilates classes, which helps to teach good body alignment and breathing to improve core strength and posture. Here are our top tips to help your back and posture, to make working that little bit more comfortable: l To help maintain a correct posture your chair must be at the correct height. Your elbows should be level with or above the wrists when your hands are on the keyboard and you should use a footrest if your feet are not supported, to help protect against back pain l Always sit well back in the chair, removing arm rests if they impede access to the keyboard. The seat back can usually be adjusted to improve posture
l Aim to keep your
head balanced so your ears are over your shoulders, avoiding poking your chin out. Straining the head forwards is a common problem, often seen when the screen is set too far away l A few exercises can help relieve discomfort and prevent the onset of pain. One is a simple stretch is done standing and relieves pressure on the back and shoulders. To begin, stand and put both hands to the small of your back. Whilst keeping your head and neck steady, draw your elbows back and slightly down. Slowly arch your back and look at the ceiling – hold for a couple of seconds f❵
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