Do your shoes fit your biomechanical needs? The #2 concern reported in our most recent Comfort and Performance Survey was standing. Although we all take on different tasks that require different levels of standing and movement, one consistent variable is that all of us wear shoes to work. We need to understand what style of shoe works best for you in order to help minimize strain and irritation. There are three general styles of walking/running [...]
50% of US adults suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSKs) each year. This, in one way or another, has directly impacted your business. Think about the employees that have missed work due to MSKs. Not only are they in physical, and likely emotional, pain, but this also puts a financial strain on the workers and on your business. Think about needless testing, dangerous and invasive surgeries, and the implications of painkillers. Your employees are paying for [...]
Are you losing employees due to injury? Or are you losing money because of rising medical costs? Could MSKs be to blame? “MSKs” are musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal Disorders are injuries and disorders that affect the human body's movement or musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). In other words, MSKs are any ache, pain, numbness, or disorder relating to your skeletal system, muscles, or nerves. Skeletal System: This system makes up your body’s entire [...]
“I need to improve my posture!” When you hear this statement, you might be thinking about how you sit or stand. What if we told you that you could improve your posture in your sleep! There are so many benefits from paying attention to your position during rest. Quality of sleep, vitality, and posture could all improve with these slight changes. So let’s jump into it. How do you sleep? Side: Side laying requires a [...]
