Education for Office Workers

Ergonomics for the Desk Bound

A great way to educate your employees on how to avoid repetitive strain and back injuries.  Employees will learn how and why injuries occur in the office environment and will learn how to set up their office workstation to minimize discomfort and maximize productivity.  This seminar is 60 minutes in length, and may be combined with the seminar Stretching for the Desk Bound.

Stretching for the Desk Bound

Office workers will be led through a series of stretches that can help to offset the effects of using a computer workstation. Included with this seminar is a poster outlining a series of stretches that employees can complete daily to help reduce their risk to musculoskeletal injuries.

Ergonomics for Laptops

The definition of today’s workstation has changed. Many occupations require individuals to work remotely from a variety of different locations. In these circumstances, a laptop computer replaces the standard desktop computer.  Great for portability, not so great for your body. Ergonomics for Laptops will teach users how to take advantage of this great tool, without experiencing neck, back, and wrist pain!

Exercise Balls in the Workplace, Friend or Foe?

Exercise balls in the office…its a hot topic, and one that is worth getting informed about.  In this seminar, learn why some health care professionals are making this recommendation, and what your organization should know before bringing this exercise and rehabilitation tool into the workforce.

Ball Basics

It has many names. Whether it be an exercise ball, swiss ball, or stability ball; these balls are designed to strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Unfortunately, just sitting on the ball is not enough to eliminate your back pain! Take this Ball Basics course to understand the principles behind the stability ball, and to learn how to recruit your core stabilizers to get the most from this tool!

Ergonomic Speed Series

Do you belong to a busy organization that values the importance of employee comfort?  These 20 minute sessions will provide your staff the information they require, in the time they have.

Back Attack

Are you squirming in your chair all day? Have you used the same chair for 5 years, and never adjusted it? Do you dread sitting down?  Learn the basics about the function of your back, and why its so vulnerable to injury. Bring your chair, and learn whether or not it has the ability to support your properly. If it does, you’ll leave this seminar with a properly adjusted chair!

Nagging Necks

Do you find yourself fiddling with your monitor, unable to get a height that feels right? Do you leave the office with a sore neck each day?  Do you find yourself squinting, and experiencing daily headaches? This 20-minute session will teach you about neutral neck positions, and will highlight the areas in your workstation that may be contributing to your discomfort.

Sore Shoulders, Forearms & Wrists

Have you spent money on on a fancy keyboards or mouse?  Are you wearing a wrist splint? Have you stopped activities you love due to pain in your wrists and elbows? Come to this seminar, to learn how to change the positioning that may be the source of your pain. Once you understand how your upper extremities function, you will be better equipped to reduce your symptoms, and avoid the activities that are creating problems!