Manual Handling injuries account for 28% of all occupational injuries in Ireland and are the main source of injury in workplaces. This is why Manual Handling Training is compulsory for the majority of people when they enter the workforce. Back injuries are a serious problem because once they start it’s really difficult to get back to full health and fitness. However, children and young people have the natural muscle memory to lift and move things in a way that will not harm their spines, discs, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It is only as people age that they begin to lift things incorrectly and cause irreparable damage to their bodies.

Little Lifters is a fun, energetic, and engaging programme for kids aged 6-12 which helps them to continue lifting and moving objects in the correct way and protect their bodies. This will encourage kids to stay lifting in a safe way which will drastically decrease the chance that they will suffer with back pain as they get older.