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Kentucky Agencies Offer Paid Exercise Time for Employees

Kentucky Agencies Offer Paid Exercise Time for Employees

With the continuing rise of healthcare and workers’ compensation costs, employers across the United States are keeping their ears to the ground for ways to keep their employees healthy and free of injury. State government agencies in Kentucky have begun…

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Proactive Strength Training for the Older Worker

Proactive Strength Training for the Older Worker

A recently developed motivation for muscle strength maintenance in the elderly lies in the fact that older workers (defined as aged 55 and above) represented 19% of the United States labor force in 2009. In order to remain employed and…

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Four Steps to a Safer Workplace (Part 1)

Four Steps to a Safer Workplace (Part 1)

Injuries are costing businesses over $170 billion each year. They also impact productivity, administrative costs, and employee morale. Injury prevention is a great idea, but is it really possible to reduce risk in the workplace? InjuryFree knows it is indeed possible but first we must understand why injuries are occurring. InjuryFree has identified four principles…

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Risk Reduction in the Aging Workforce: The Case for Employee Maintenance

Risk Reduction in the Aging Workforce: The Case for Employee Maintenance

In 1996, Baby Boomers, those Americans born between 1946 and 1964, numbered 76 million according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s reporting. In 2006 they ranged from 42 to 60 years old. In 2010, the oldest of the Boomers are turning 64 years old. Nearly two in five workers between age 50 to 64 say they plan to work beyond…

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Strong Abs Reduce Back Injuries

Strong Abs Reduce Back Injuries

Many people think that toned abdominal muscles are useful only for posing for magazine covers or for looking great at the beach. But abdominal muscles are…

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Job Dynamics – Your Neck, Arms and Wrist

Job Dynamics – Your Neck, Arms and Wrist

No matter what your job, the daily, repetitive movements of your neck, arms and hands could lead to serious pain problems. This area of your body moves as a unit, and taking steps to avoid fatigue in these muscles can…

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Keeping Workers Fit For the Job

Keeping Workers Fit For the Job

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…

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