
What can I do to reduce my risk of knee injury?
Despite the evidence that suggests knee injury and prolonged knee damage is most common in the trades industry, there are still a few things you can do in your working day to reduce your risk of developing a long term health condition. Here's a few we've identified: Stretch it out/Micro Breaks Injuries such as bursitis can result from repetitive movement of the knee or kneeling for long periods. Bursitis is the build-up of fluid over the knee joint and particularly affects people in certain jobs such as floor layers or tillers where constant kneeling is required. Regular ‘micro breaks’ of...