The Kate Montgomery Method
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
Read MoreDirect 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
Read MoreCost-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
Read MoreEmployers 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 —
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreDo 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreToday 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
Read MoreSTRESS is one of the most common cause of disease and premature breakdown of the body. Stress weakens our immune system and can make us more susceptible to illness and eventually a disease process will spring forth. However, not all stress is bad. Stress can also strengthen our bodies and help us to respond to
Read MoreA Body In Disorientation and How It Can Be Re-Tuned Traumatic Brain Injury/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can leave a person with feelings of fear, anxiety, stress of keeping it together, loss of hearing, senses dulled, mental, emotional and physical problems, and very frustrated that no one sees what you are
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