Virtual Treatment and the Hidden Risk
Virtual treatment can offer the first line of defense against MSDs, argues Richard Kruckeberg. According to the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, half of the American population suffers from a [...]
Managing Workplace Ergonomics – How to Make It Easy
Managing workplace ergonomics is important for a business, but it can be a complicated and time-consuming process. In this article we explore what the risks of poor ergonomics can be and what you [...]
Musculoskeletal and mental health disorders in the workplace
Pamela Gellatly of Healthcare RM looks at the link between musculoskeletal and mental health disorders in the workplace and how organizations need to join the dots to reduce their risk and [...]
Is it Health and Safety? Yes!
Dr. Ann Hawkins of 24hr Virtual Clinic discusses stress, presenteeism and absenteeism and asks, are these health and safety issues? In 1964, Bob Dylan recorded – “The Times They Are a Changing” – [...]
Medical Wearables Can Reduce Workplace Injuries
Andrew Ronchi of dorsaVi brings us the data on medical wearables and why utilizing this innovative technology can reduce injuries to the workforce. Employers have a legal duty of care to their [...]
MSDs and Steps to Control
Richard Kruckeberg on the steps organizations can take towards better MSD control Costs associated with management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders through worker’s compensation [...]
Early Symptom Intervention – The Use of Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists to Prevent Recordable Injuries
It’s often said the best injury is the one that never happens. Many work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) begin as soreness. With a culture of early reporting and intervention, often [...]
Memo to Humankind Managers
A Deadly Ethereal Computer Predator is Attacking Your Workers Ian Chong CPE – Certified Professional Ergonomist with Dr. Lynn McAtamney CPE, APAM To: All Managers Date: Now Importance: Higher [...]
Bitten by Bytes, Computer Pain is Growing
What could those little pains and aches be that we feel when working with computers? Ian Chong is here to explain what it means when you’ve been bitten by bytes So You Think You Know Pain? Do you [...]
Post-Employment Screening for MSDs
Lee Huber tells us why screening for MSDs can help organizations benefit in the long term Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)—such as carpal tunnel syndrome, hand tendonitis and shoulder [...]
