Kneeling is a great alternative to bending and stooping when trying to prevent back pain. The following tips can reduce wear and tear on your knees when your task is close to the ground:

What is a knee sprain?

Kneeling is a great alternative to bending and stooping when trying to prevent back pain. The following tips can reduce wear and tear on your knees when your task is close to the ground:

Frequent knee pain affects approximately 25% of the US population!

All postures, positions and repetitive movements need to be interrupted, even good or ideal ones. However, the frequency of interruption and special considerations of work performed is determined by the amount of stretching required, the amount of load (weight) and the consequential risk for injury, sprain/strain of repetitive disorder.

Your shoulder consists of several joints that connect to various tendons and muscles. The complexity of your shoulder is what enables you to do so much with your arms. It’s also the reason why many people suffer from shoulder pain and injuries.

Driving has several ergonomic risks such as poor circulation, whole body vibrations, improper seat settings, forward head/neck posture, prolonged sitting. It is important to follow the tips below for proper positions and stretching techniques to prevent some of these risk factors.

Approximately 1 in 3 people experience neck pain or discomfort at least 1x per year!

Fall is here – and soon your yard will be littered with leaves that need to be cleared. But look at it as an opportunity, not a chore! While you’re raking, bending, lifting and hauling, you’re also squeezing in a workout (and benefitting from fresh air to boot!).

When it comes to workplace injuries, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Even if an injury may appear minor at first, it is good practice to have employees checked out by a healthcare professional. Remember, an injury may not show its full spectrum of symptoms right away. By arranging medical access as soon as an injury is reported, the employee can be examined properly. If the injury requires more than simple first aid treatment, further evaluation and care can be implemented immediately. This early appropriate response ensures that employees get the best care, reduces the risk of symptom escalation and can even help better guide a return to work program when needed.

With the warmer temps settling in, many of us see this as an opportunity to head into the yard for much-needed hands-on therapy. Unfortunately, as we work against the hands of time, we have tendencies to unknowingly overload our bodies. As a result, such demands will inevitably cause our health to possibly tailspin, leaving a lasting strain on how we function and feel. So before putting in some serious sweat equity, it’s important to stretch and be mindful of proper body mechanics.

Winter is upon us. Make sure you stretch before shoveling snow. Amy Myers, from ATI, recommends 3 quick stretches for your core, quadriceps and hamstrings to reduce back pain and muscle aches. Be safe out there!