Devastating wildfires are currently burning throughout the West Coast and it is estimated that in this year alone, more than 3.4 million acres have already burned. These fires have been so intense, often the skies are turned orange. Not only have millions been forced to leave their homes but the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to temporarily close physical buildings resulting in millions of workers around the globe working from home-based offices. Given the uncertainty of the pandemic and with no clear end in sight, many employers have been left to figure out how best to…
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries (MSD) are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time, across all industries. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSD cases account for more than 33% of all worker injury and illness cases.
Many employees around the globe have found themselves working from a home office in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting up that office in an ergonomically correct manner helps reduce the risk of developing muscle discomforts and injury.
In our free podcast, "Setting Up an Ergo-Friendly…
It should be no surprise if your posture is suffering more now than ever. With America's workforce transitioning to an at-home set-up, we've heard the outcry of neck, shoulder, and back discomfort due to poor ergonomic set ups and the increased use of mobile technology (aka your laptop).
With the start of the school year quickly approaching and COVID-19 cases rising throughout the U.S., many school districts have decided to begin the academic year with distance learning. Navigating the digital learning waters will be new for hundreds of thousands of households and you may be…
For years we have all heard about the physical benefits of regularly exercising – improved cardiovascular health, decreased blood pressure, reduced risks of developing diseases, etc. Additionally, the mental benefits of adding a regular exercise routine to your schedule have been well documented.
Were you excited about gyms opening up just to discover that there's a wait-list miles long to get in? Well, hang in there! Things will hopefully get back to normal soon. In the meantime, schedule that spin class several weeks out and get this workout in right from your living room.
Even in the midst of quarantine, we are all susceptible to getting a cold! It can be tough to determine the right steps to take to return to normalcy. That is especially true during these unprecedented times.
Did you know that a workforce can lose up to 50% of their physical conditioning in just two weeks of low activity?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies were forced to shut their doors for weeks, displacing workers in the process. Now, as states begin to re-open, companies are preparing…