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Radio Derby Interview with Lorna about the PosturePad
31 October 2011
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This is Derbyshire 2nd November 2011
"Another jolly good idea from Lorna as her cushion aims to improve children's posture"
Chartered Society of Physiotherapists: Frontline Magazine
PosturePad in Product Showcase - November 2011
Analysis: Backpain shown to afflict the majority of practitioners
Nursery World 20 April 2011
Tiny classroom furniture in primary schools is a health hazard for teachers
4 April 2011
Source: The Telegraph
Tiny chairs, desks and extra-low sinks may make the classroom ideal for children but it is turning them into a health hazard for teachers, claims a new study.
Educational jobs a 'pain in the neck...and back'
1 April 2011
Source: Education Executive
Work-related injuries shockingly high in the education and early years sector and there is little help for those who suffer, despite legislation in place to protect them, survey says.
A pain in the class: Survey gets the back story
1 April 2011
Source: TES Connect
Two-thirds of primary and early-years staff suffer, but very few report their injuries.
Jolly good idea puts Lorna Taylor in the hot seat
12 January 2011
Source: Daily Express
A new type of chair spells jolly good news for anyone working at a low height, such as primary teachers.
Lorna features in Director magazine's 'Hot 20 Entrepreneurs' list
Jan 2011
Source: Director
The ergonomic chair to help primary school teachers avoid musculoskeletal problems.
Practical advice for teachers suffering back pain
Jan/Feb 2011
Source: Teacher
Don't suffer in silence! Health and safety legislation applies to the education sector.
Low working heights can damage your health
December 2010
Safety Management Magazine of the British Safety Council
After delivering a pupil focused back pain prevention initiative, Lorna discovered a high number of primary school teachers experience back, neck, hip and knee pain. She has since developed the Healthy Backs School Education Programme for pupils and staff, and here she explains why awareness needs to be raised and offers practical tips.
Interview with Lorna about the Jolly Back™ chair
23rd April 2010
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Report about the Jolly Back™ chair by BBC East Midlands Today
22 April 2010
Source: BBC News - East Midlands Today
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Physiotherapists are full of ideas for products to improve practice
2 June 2010
Source: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
'Teachers who have tried it have said it will make a huge difference and some staff have said they wish they'd had it years ago.'
Lorna's invention is helping to cut back problems down to size
26 April 2010
Source: Derby Telegraph / thisisderbyshire.co.uk
Lorna Taylor has developed a seat for childcare professionals forced to sit on child-sized chairs in primary school classrooms.
Education staff at risk of injury - 'just part of the job?'
April 2010
Source: Voice: The union for education professionals
Nearly all teachers surveyed considered aches and pains 'part of the job'.
More information sought on teachers with back pain
09 April 2010
Source: Teachers TV
A physiotherapist is asking teachers to tell her about their problems with back pain in an attempt to look for new solutions to the problem.
Paediatric physio designs chair to reduce teachers' injuries
17 February 2010
Source: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Paediatric physiotherapist Lorna Taylor is getting down to business to fight the scourge of back pain in nursery and primary schools.
Lorna's work with the Derby City Healthy Schools team
'Healthy Schools Enhancement for Adolescent Back Pain Prevention' is a project that Lorna has developed with the Derby City Healthy Schools team.
Back care information and questionnaires
Source: Voice - The union for education professionals
Jolly Back Enterprises Ltd registered in England & Wales Number 07096017 at 17 Laurel Crescent, Smalley, Derby DE7 6EJ. Vat Reg No: GB 102 2946 59