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The first three questions relate to us, the association Aktion Gesunder Rück-en (AGR) e.V. The answers are intended to provide basic knowledge. The answers are therefore not included in the evaluation.

 

1. AGR co-operates with medical professional associations. Which statements about this "Alliance for Back Health" are correct?

o AGR now co-operates with almost 20 associations.
o Only German associations are members of this alliance.
o Around 40 associations belong to the "Alliance for Back Health".
o The DAGS - German Academy for Health and Sleep is not yet an AGR co-operation partner.

2. Which institution awarded the AGR seal of approval as a guarantee mark in 2022?

The AGR seal of approval is not a guarantee mark.

The "European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)".

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The Federal Ministry of Health, based in Berlin.

3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the EGR idea?
o The AGR only offers product ratings for mattresses.
o The AGR contributes to this by showing people how they can organ-ise their environment, their workplace and their home in such a way that back pain is avoided.
o The AGR only certifies products for athletes.
o The AGR only offers training courses for therapists.

 

4. It's called the "laptop trap". What factors can put a strain on health when working on a laptop (without additional aids)?
o Working on a laptop forces us - depending on our body size - into unhealthy postures that are stressful in the long term.
o The often rigid table and chair with the laptop positioned too low causes the cervical spine to be pushed forwards. Over time, you will sit in front of your laptop with a hunched back.
o The weight of the head increases fivefold when the head is tilted by just 30 degrees. The neck muscles react with pain if this incorrect posture is maintained for too long.
o The mobility of a laptop favours frequent changes of posture, which often leads to muscular imbalances.

5. Is back pain more common in old age?
o Back pain is a problem of the older generation; children and adoles-cents are not yet affected.
o Back pain is not just a problem of old age. Young people and even children and adolescents can also suffer from back pain.
o There are reasons why back pain increases with age. These include wear and tear, declining muscle strength and inactive lifestyle habits.
o In old age, you should take it easy and do little exercise.

6. Back pain has a variety of causes. Can there also be a connection be-tween the heart and the back?
o Yes, angina pectoris, for example, often manifests itself as pain or pressure in the chest. This pain can radiate into the back.
o Yes, heart valve problems can cause back pain because they can in-terfere with the normal flow of blood through the heart.
o No, there are countless causes of back problems, but heart disease is not one of them.
o Yes, back pain can also occur with a heart attack. Women in particu-lar often do not feel the typical pain in the chest or left arm. They are often more likely to experience back pain or nausea.

 

7. The treatment of back pain also includes various manual therapies. Which of the following statements are correct?
o With atlas therapy, it is possible to influence the state of tension in the muscles and release tension. The treatment is completely painless and only takes a few minutes.
o In chiropractic therapy, the joints are stretched slightly beyond their range of motion in order to increase it again. Rapid pulses, often combined with an audible crack, are typical. The joint is not adjust-ed, but "merely" a vacuum is released.
o Kinesiology is a relatively new method of diagnosis and treatment. Kinesiologists assume that so-called stressors strengthen the muscle.
Electrotherapy relaxes tense muscles, the transmission of pain via the nerves to the brain is suppressed and the body releases more pain-relieving endorphins.

8. Why do we need healthy and strong muscles?
o We need healthy and strong muscles for an upright posture and con-trolled movements, as well as to keep the spine in shape.
o Only the abdominal muscles need to be trained, the back muscles are not important.
o Healthy and strong muscles are only needed for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

9. How are the intervertebral discs "nourished"?
o The intervertebral discs are supplied with blood in the same way as other organs.
o One-sided movement allows sufficient fluid to enter the cells to en-sure that the intervertebral discs function properly.
o Nutrition" takes place through alternating loading and unloading.
o Sufficient intake of low-carbohydrate, high-calorie foods and drinks "nourishes" the intervertebral discs.

10. Which statements about sciatica - sciatica are correct?
o Sciatic pain can only be relieved by surgery.
o A slipped disc can be the cause of sciatica pain.
o This dull aching pain comes from the buttocks and shoots down the leg, often even into the foot.
o Only adults aged 61 and over are affected.

 

11. The German Ankylosing Spondylitis Association (DVMB) deals with a widespread disease: ankylosing spondylitis. Which statements apply to this disease?
o Bechterew's disease belongs to the rheumatic form group.
o Ankylosing spondylitis is easily curable, but the treatment is lengthy.
o The disease progresses in relapses, often with long, symptom-free in-tervals.
o Pain associated with this condition is relatively easy to distinguish from general back pain.

12. What is an important aspect when advising customers with back pain?
o First and foremost, the design of the products is very important.
o The ergonomic properties of the products are an important criterion.
o The price of the products is a priority for customers with back pain.
o The adaptability of the products to the body is important for back pain.

13. Which of the following factors can favour back pain?
o Only physical strain favours back pain.
o Physical, psychological and social factors can be a trigger.
o Only psychological stress can trigger back pain.
o Poor posture can cause back problems in the long term.

14. Does the "mobile office" make sense from a health perspective?
o It makes sense, because any additional exercise increases cardiac output and therefore also brain performance.
o No, because you should sit still at work. Jogging in the evening is enough.
o Active muscles are our second heart and are still a completely under-estimated metabolic organ - especially in the fight against obesity. The mobile office is therefore a step in the right direction.
o The "moving office" is just another fad of the time.

15. What characterises a gaming chair according to the AGR guide-lines?

o Despite long periods of sitting, the chair should help you to sit as comfortably and as back-friendly as possible.
o The requirements of gaming chairs are 100% identical to the re-quirements of office chairs.
o Gaming can change your attitude and put a strain on your psyche. It requires concentration, quick reactions and sometimes strong emo-tional or physical movements - depending on the type of game.
o A neck support must be provided. This is a basic requirement accord-ing to AGR.

16. Are there ways to make meetings more "moving"?
o Yes, for example, high chairs in combination with a standing confer-ence table offer various options for different standing positions: leaning, free, supported.
o Yes, but only if there are no chairs in the room and each employee has a table that they can adjust to their individual standing height.
o Yes, if the conference workstation is equipped with chairs that allow you to move around while sitting, in conjunction with a conference table that can be converted into a standing table if required.
o Yes, but only if treadmills are available for all participants.

17. What health tips can you give your customers for their everyday of-fice life?
o He should stand all day long and as still as possible, because sitting is the new smoking.
o Frequent changes of sitting position are advisable, i.e. occasional "slouching" is also permitted.
o A good office chair is important - but even on the best office chair you should take a break from sitting from time to time.
o A height-adjustable work table is not advisable, as the risk of operat-ing errors is far too high.

18. Which sitting position on an office chair (with backrest) is sensible and back-friendly?
o Especially the front sitting position.
o Most likely the centre sitting position.
o Mainly the rear seating position.
o Alternate between all three sitting postures.

 

19. Which of the following AGR statements about office furniture are true?
o Standard office chairs are the "healthy basic equipment" of every of-fice.
o Active office chairs allow the sitter to change position unconscious-ly, self-organised and as required.
o Although active chairs do not fulfil the legal requirements for office chairs, this is not a disadvantage from an ergonomic point of view.
o Active office chairs are not suitable for offices as they do not fulfil all legal requirements for office chairs.

20. What is not included in the AGR minimum requirements for office chairs?
o Backrest provides balanced support
o functional armrests, also adjustable in width/depth and swivelling
o floating or lockable seat tilt (at least -4°) to the front possible
o Roll-away lock

21. What basic rules should be observed during breaks?
o Meal breaks should be at least 45 minutes.
o A single, short break is only necessary for continuous working hours of more than 8 hours.
o Breaks should not be filled with secondary activities, but should be used for relaxation.
o The organisation of breaks depends on the type of activity and the workload.

22. What describes a multipurpose chair? What are the right require-ments for a multipurpose chair?
o Customisability for every individual user and every application.
o The seat height should be between 44 and 50 cm, the seat depth be-tween 43.5 and 48.5 cm. The minimum seat width should be approx. 42 cm.
o The multipurpose chair must allow "moving sitting". The seat should therefore also be tilted forwards and backwards, have a dynamic backrest or other suitable solutions.
o As it is used by a wide variety of people, an adjustable seat height and depth is required.