December 19, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Ergonomics, Health, Prevention & Self Care, RSI / Carpal Tunnel
http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2012/12/06/218707.htm#.UMtSXx “For a paper published in the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 56th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 22-26 in Boston, Hedge and James asked 179 physicians about the frequency and severity of their musculoskeletal discomfort, computer use in their clinic, knowledge of ergonomics and typing skills. The most commonly reported repetitive strain
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December 19, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Health, Prevention & Self Care
Occupational Health Cost Savings This savings rate is based on the ability to reduce occupational injury claims and the associated indirect costs by making workers more comfortable. Actual results of assessment reductions after the implementation of a self-performing evaluation program Chevron/Texaco internal study 2003 – Assessment risk reduction of 49% VISA internal study 2000-2003
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December 18, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Ergonomics, Health, Prevention & Self Care, RSI / Carpal Tunnel
Direct loss costs include the following Workers’ Compensation and Occupational health costs Indirect loss costs include the following Time spent at & traveling to and from doctor’s visits Reduced output after return to work until 100% performance is achieved (productivity loss) Cost of overtime to pick up “slack” of the injured worker Time lost
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December 17, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Ergonomics, Health, Prevention & Self Care, RSI / Carpal Tunnel
Cost-Benefit and ROI Information Studies indicate that ergonomics interventions (self assessment, one-on-one evaluations, training and ongoing coaching) have the greatest impact on preventing musculoskeletal injuries and disease, reducing discomfort, improving productivity, and reducing ergonomic injury costs. With a $365 annual investment for an employee earning $65,000 annually, the 1 year ROI is 534% with the
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December 14, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Ergonomics, Health, Prevention & Self Care, RSI / Carpal Tunnel
Employers are you ready for 2013? Learn about cost effective ergonomic solutions and how to reduce musculoskeletal injuries can save your company thousands of dollars. 2013 Projected Experience (CA) Accident year indemnity claim (medical and legal claims) frequency 9% higher than 2009. Similar increases expected in US and abroad. Average severity claim is $67,000 —
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December 12, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Ergonomics, Health, Prevention & Self Care, RSI / Carpal Tunnel, Uncategorized
In today’s workplace, the ergonomic work area has changed. More and more employees are telecommuting, using a laptop, notebook, or a smart phone to stay in touch with clients. This technological change will begin to create new musculoskeletal problems for the employee. No longer will he or she sit at a desk or with
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August 17, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Health, Prevention & Self Care
Do you live in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois or within 50 miles? I was visiting this last weekend a friend of mine, Charles Segard, who is the most phenomenal health practitioner I know. He has created a protocol of Integrated Body Therapy to Treat the Whole Person. You can learn more about him and his programs
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July 28, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Health, Prevention & Self Care, REV CORE PRO™, Sports & Fitness
The REV CORE PRO™ Variable incline balance disc is great for the whole family. Balance is the key to your health and well being. Kids love it and adults will find it challenging to be able to keep up with their kids. It is a blast! To make the REV spin shift your weight from
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April 13, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Education, Sports & Fitness, Travel
Since I began my career as a sports massage therapist in 1984, I have traveled the globe with amazing athletes, teachers, coaches and have been honored to meet some very extraordinary people who have accomplished amazing feats with gold, silver and bronze medals to prove it. I was fortunate to be part of a group
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February 2, 2012 | Kate Montgomery | Make A Comment | Education, Health, Massage, Prevention & Self Care, Sports & Fitness
Today in the LA Time (2/3/2012), a Canadian Study identified the mechanism behind the benefits of massage therapy comparing biopsies to show that the interaction with muscle proteins reduces inflammation and helps cells recover. It goes on to say how they have identified how massage switches genes on and off, thus reducing inflammation and coaxing
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