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Exercise for Fibromyalgia
A new study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy demonstrates that short exercise sessions can help relieve symptoms with people suffering from fibromyalgia. The study looked at 84 participants divided into an exercise group that incorporated a 30-minute walking exercise… Read More ›
Employees Return to Work 4 Months Earlier
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal demonstrates that employees that are part of a “integrated care” program return to work on average 4 months earlier than those receiving more conventional care. Studies like this seem to prove… Read More ›
Reading: Labor Force Participation Rates: The Population Age 55 and Over, 2008
Cited from EBRI February 18, 2010 by Craig Copeland In a study published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), it is reported that the labor-force participation rate for older Americans (ages 55 and older) is increasing, which in turn,… Read More ›
Employee Maintenance: An Effective Safety & Wellness Strategy (ASSE Professional Safety Journal)
Workplace injuries are a burden to businesses and employees in all sectors. Economic and human impacts affect companies as well as employees and their families. On the economic side, for example, $55.3 billion was paid out in… Read More ›
Fit For Work and MSDs in Europe
Europe is driving a powerful campaign to raise awareness and introduce solutions to address the effects of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The Fit for Work study, presented at the European Parliament in Brussels September 30, conducted and presented… Read More ›
Are You Returning to Work After an Injury?
If you are planning your return to work after being out due to an injury, take some time to plan your return. Talk to your doctor and your supervisor. Ask your doctor whether you should… Read More ›
Risk Reduction Through Early Symptom Recognition (EHS Today)
Overuse injuries, also called repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or repetitive stress disorders (RSDs) are quite costly to businesses in all sectors. There are economic costs for medical care, lost time, lost productivity and administrative issues. There are also the “human costs” relating to… Read More ›
Keeping Workers Fit For the Job (The Daily World)
In the National Football League, injuries come with the territory. So in order to keep the players in top physical condition and on the field, teams employ professional trainers, physical therapists and state of-the-art fitness equipment. Workers in industrial plants and manufacturing facilities have demanding jobs of their own… Read More ›
Working Pain-Free (OH&S Magazine)
Kimberly-Clark’s Conway, Ark., plant reduced its musculoskeletal incidents by 50 percent following installation of an on-site Employee Maintenance Center (EMC). Improvements in reportable incident rates have… Read More ›
