The Kate Montgomery Method
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
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 MoreThere is NO CURE for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or any other repetitive musculoskeletal injury, ONLY Prevention and Body Maintenance! Terry Myers,Guitarist Called Himself A Poster Child for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome An Interview with guitarist Terry Myers, the evening production supervisor at Taylor Guitars. Terry is now back playing guitar and loving it again, free of
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