Back safety & injury prevention at work and at home

Recognize and prevent the most common work and home hazards to a safe back. Physicians involved with occupational and rehabilitative medicine recognize that as many as 8 out of 10 employees will develop some type of back related health problem involving work and/or home life. This fact holds true for both desk workers and physically oriented occupations. The information presented in this seminar will assist in the prevention of injuries that can affect one’s quality of life as well as save employers large amounts of time and money annually. This presentation discusses:

• Causes of back related problems
• Effects of poor posture on the back and neck
• Correction of common causes
• General ergonomics and body mechanics
• Preparation and conditioning of the body to prevent injury