Let’s get physical

The results are in. We carried out a survey with 1,500 colleagues, and the majority revealed that swapping from a pouch to a trolley has greatly improved back issues, shoulder cramps and aches.

Delivering parcels is part of the job – but there are plenty of options to keep your physical health in check.  

The free NHS App gives advice on common muscle, back and joint problems, along with exercises and video clips to help you get moving safely. It also can provide you with reminders as to when you’re due to log in and do your exercise.

New to myBundle+, the TrackActive Me app helps you to manage joint, spine and muscle conditions to keep you physically fit. It works on a mobile phone and was developed by physiotherapists in conjunction with London South Bank University. It provides tailored exercises and reminders according to your needs, and gives you advice about when you need to seek medical advice.

Receive one month of free and unrestricted access to TrackActive Me, please click here. Don’t forget to enter access code RGMAIL630 when you sign up.

To provide colleagues with useful tips and information, we’ve developed an eLearning package that everyone can access via myroyalmail.com. As well as exercises and other sources of help, the new learning product can be accessed directly from Success Factors by clicking the link here.

Versus Arthritis, another online exercise support programme, offers users “Let’s Move with Leon”, a weekly email programme of 30-minute movement sessions, presented by fitness expert Leon Wormley.

Leon specialises in working with people with arthritis and musculoskeletal-related conditions. For more, click here.  

Click here to go to a range of posters that can be used to promote the use of trolleys and taking weight off the shoulder.