Most musculoskeletal or movement system disorders (MSD) are the result of a preventable imbalance that affects the muscles, tendons, and nerves (the soft tissues) of our movement system. Each day we use our body; physical stress and strain sometimes produces microscopic wear and fatigue to our soft tissues.  Normally, this fatigue is fully repaired by rest, circulation, [...]

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The number one indicator of successful injury prevention and wellness initiatives is the safety culture of the organization. Leadership Sets the Standard for Safety Culture Safety needs to become a core value in your organization, not just a long list of compliance items waiting to be checked off. The decision to make safety a core [...]

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Lifestyle-related diseases are on the rise in our country. It’s time to turn this trend around! Since people spend most of their time at work, employers are in a great position to turn this trend around. Not only is this the right thing to do, but businesses can benefit financially from a prevention and wellness culture. Prevention [...]

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