Sitting and standing at work
Sedentary behaviour, including prolonged and static sitting and standing at work, is of growing concern to workplaces and workers because of its potential negative effects on health and comfort. IWH research explores the association between prolonged sitting and/or standing and chronic illnesses, musculoskeletal disorders and premature death, as well as prevention guidelines that will reduce these effects
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Associations between physical activity patterns and cardiometabolic health in Canadian working adults
According to an IWH study, Canadian workers typically fall into six patterns of daily movement.
Published: June 22, 2023
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Is there an optimal daily movement pattern for heart health? A study of Canadian workers' activity tracker data
Published: June 14, 2022
At Work article
'Too much standing hurts, too'
It might be a common perception that prolonged sitting is linked to increased pain or injury, but the evidence indicates that too much standing is also a risk factor, says PREMUS keynote speaker Dr. Jack Callaghan.
Published: August 2016
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