Spine surgeons’ body to spread injury prevention awareness
By IANS| Updated: 30th January 2021 5:30 am IST
New Delhi, Jan 29 : Traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries are major causes of death and disability in India and across the world. However, despite an increasing burden, injury prevention remains a highly neglected and underestimated intervention.
The Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) is undertaking a major country-wide initiative to address this neglected burden by educating, training and empowering people in preventing injuries.
The apex body of spinal surgeons has announced the launch of a country-wide injury prevention awareness programme that will work towards raising awareness about injury prevention and a spine-healthy lifestyle to reduce injury-related disabilities and trauma.
‘Daily habits can lead to spinal ailments’
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ASSI launches injury prevention and awareness programme
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ASSI launches injury prevention and awareness programme
Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) on Friday said that everyday habits such as prolonged sitting or standing, poor posture, carrying heavy bags, unsupervised or excessive physical training are major contributors to spinal ailments.
“Since the lifestyle is more sedentary now, you are sitting more, and people tend to slouch in chairs or bed. Especially during the COVID-19 crisis, people are working from home and since there is no proper work environment in most cases, it leads to more bad postures and that in turn leads to spinal ailments and back pain,” said H.S. Chhabra, ASSI president and chief of Spine Services at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi.