Physiotherapists in Swindon will be highlighting their work to mark Physiotherapy Week this week.

Lesley Catling, of Wootton Bassett Physiotherapy Clinic, says that people should be more aware of how to sit at their work stations to prevent injury and is giving a leaflet away showing certain problems.

She said: "Computers have transformed our working lives, not to mention our leisure time.

"But it is important that we all use them safely if we are not to build up future health problems. If we do not sit properly at our computer, take regular breaks and use correctly positioned furniture and equipment all manner of symptoms can occur.

"These include fatigue, an aching back, stiff neck and pains in the shoulders, arms, wrists and hands. At their worst they can lead to incapacity."

Two million workers in Britain suffer from work-related illnesses.

More than half of these are back, neck and limb problems. It is estimated that about 3.7million working days are lost each year as a result of back pain alone.

The leaflet explains what employers, employees, teachers and parents need to know about ergonomics and gives advice on minimising the development of conditions associated with computer use.

Send an A5 SAE to Fit To Work, 60 High Street, Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AQ or call 01793 848424 for details.