Published Jun 20 2012 by Topnews.in


People continuing to work after office hours face health risks, study

According to a new study, people are putting their health at risk by continuing to work even after leave their offices.

The new study conducted by Chartered Society of Physiotherapy found that people continued to work while commuting and after arriving home. It estimates that people...

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...Johnson said, "The results of this survey are a huge concern to physiotherapists, who see the consequences of poor posture and bad working practices each day. While doing a bit of extra work atat home may seem like a good short-term fix, if it becomes a regular part of your evening routine then it can lead to problems such as back and neck problems, as well as stress-related illness." Under an initiative...
...are becoming ` "screen slaves' and are often working with a poor posture, which causes health problems like back and neck pain. Some blamed high workload as a reason for working after office hours while others pointed out that working after office helped them reduce stress levels in office."

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