Bodywise uses a four-pronged approach to help prevent injury:
Early Screening - Our therapists are available to screen employees when musculoskeletal symptoms such as headaches, low back pain, shoulder pain, etc. are first noticed. With one visit to the work site, we can recommend simple modifications and educate employees on posture and body mechanics to remedy the problem. This early intervention approach can significantly reduce frequency and severity of claims and avoid productivity loss.
Stretching Programs - Bodywise develops department-specific stretching programs to maintain workers' health. Research indicates that taking breaks is a vital part of injury prevention. Brief respites that incorporate job-specific stretches will ward off the stresses of repetitive motion, awkward positions and overloading forces.
Preemptive care will improve your bottom line and position you as a company that truly cares about the wellbeing of its workforce.
Educational Presentations - We offer presentations to new and existing employees, reviewing general principles of anatomy, posture and body mechanics to help improve sitting, bending and lifting activities of specific job tasks. Our interactive, educational process empowers your employees to take charge of their own health by establishing good habits.
Ergonomic Assessment - We perform individual ergonomic evaluations of employees' work stations and provide helpful tips, taking into account the individual employee's strengths and deficits (e.g., lifting strategies for someone with existing knee problems.)