Movement
Gentle movement, like walking or stretching, can help blood flow, reduce stiffness, and support healing after a diagnosed sprain or strain.
You can recover at work too
If you’ve had a sprain or strain, staying active and connected at work – through suitable duties or reduced hours – can help you get back to what matters, sooner.
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General Practitioner Dr. Chan Dassanayake talking to camera.
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Kia ora!
If you’ve been diagnosed with a strain or sprain,
you might think the best thing to do is nothing.
But in reality, your best road to recovery is an active one
and that can include staying connected to work.
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Why recovering at work can help you get back sooner.
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Your body can recover faster when you keep active after an injury.
The right movement and activity can help reduce stiffness,
keep the muscles strong
and improve your blood-flow.
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· Work shorter shifts
· Take more breaks
· Take on lighter duties
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Depending on your line of work,
if you can adjust your duties and potentially work shorter shifts,
take more breaks, and take on lighter duties,
it’s better for your recovery, both physically and mentally.
Think of what you can do at work,
rather than what you can't.
If you’re not sure what type of activity is safe for you,
talk to your GP or physio.
Have a kōrero with your employer
and figure out what you can do together.
Staying connected with your workplace
and workmates can make recovery easier,
feel like less of a burden,
and help you get back to what matters, sooner.
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Get back to what matters, sooner.
Veronica's story
Veronica ChengEn Lyu suffered an ill-timed injury, but with a supportive employer and strong social connections, she was able to get back on stage.