Pain Free at Work

Material presented is good, but not particularly new or different
NOTE: I received a free copy of this DVD to review for the web site Metapsychology Online; you can find a more complete version of my review on that site.

In this DVD, physical therapist Chantal Donnelly--who was previously featured in the therapeutic video Strong Knees--has put together a comprehensive approach to preventing the wear and tear on the body that can develop as a result of sedentary office work. Using a series of short chapters, Donnelly educates about crucial topics such as posture and workplace ergonomics, but she also teaches simple exercises designed to alleviate stress and reduce tension.

The Main Menu of the DVD offers options for Play All or Chapters. I have briefly described each chapter below, including approximate times.

INTRODUCTION

PAIN FREE SITTING, 2.5 minutes

In this segment, Donnelly uses a model to demonstrate proper sitting...

good exercises/stretches
There is a lot of informational sessions on the DVD but I found none of them useful. They are quite short and the information described in them is easily available online. However, I did like the exercise segment and have seen improvement in my back and shoulder pain from sitting at the desk. I started off using the dvd 5 days a week and am now down to about 2-3 times a week depending on if I have pain.

Everybody Should Own This!
This DVD is a life saver for anybody who works on a computer, in an office, or at a desk. Who knew how easy it was to be pain free? And this is good for people who don't have pain too because Ms. Donnelly shows you simple ways to keep it that way. This is a great gift to give employees, co-workers, or friends and family.

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