As the new school year approaches, it is vital for teachers to set up their classrooms for success—for the incoming students and the teachers themselves.
The most common injuries for teachers can be caused by slips and falls or subject-related injuries. When thinking about setting up your classroom, think about these things:
- Walking space: As slips and falls are the most common cause of injury for teachers, it is important to think about how much space you have in between desks. Depending on the grade and subject matter you teach, you may need more or less space to accommodate any student items that may be on the floor.
- Decoration: As stated before, slips and falls are a common cause of MSKs. When you are decorating your classroom, make sure you are doing so safely. This means ensuring you have a stable base under you if you are hanging decor up and taking necessary breaks to prevent any strain to your shoulders, neck, or back.
- Desk ergonomics: You spend hours upon hours sitting and grading student work, so be sure to make your desk work for your MSK needs.
Solveglobal provides teachers with preventative strategies to reduce the risk of developing an MSK during the school year. The Solveglobal physical therapist is available to partnering teachers on-site, near-site, and virtually to provide tips on creating an ergonomic desk set-up and to examine the classroom as a whole. Our goal is to provide teachers with the tools they need to move and feel their best in and out of the classroom.
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