Winter can be an extremely challenging time of year. For much of the country, the season means cold, bleak, and bouts of rain, ice, or snow. Given these environmental factors, winter can be very dangerous.
With the New Year, many resolutions will be made to drop a few pounds and get into better shape. One great way to start seeing major improvements to your health is by increasing the number of steps you take in a day. The American Heart Association recommends taking 10,000 steps per day to…
It’s no secret that good posture and good sleep are both critical elements of optimal health and function. But did you know that good posture while you sleep is also important for your overall well-being? Research indicates a strong connection between good sleeping positions and good sleep…
From an expanding understanding of early discomfort management to incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies in the workplace, 2018 saw the continued evolution of employee wellness. Based on industry research, company surveys, and anecdotal evidence, 2019 will bring even more transformation to…
We all want our employees to be healthy, happy and safe on the job. But as responsible employers, we know that accidents can and do happen, even on the most safety conscious job site.
The Utility Arborist Association will be hosting their annual Wisconsin Safety Summit from December 6-7, 2018 in Green Lake, WI. Tony Kaczkowski, Chief Strategy Officer, will be speaking at the event on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 9:20 a.m. on Functional Body Mechanics for Working Athletes.
Are you attending the NWCDC Conference & Expo next week? If so, don't miss Bob Patterson, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder, as he participates in the panel discussion Case Study for Shortening Disability Durations with On-Site Resources on December 5, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Bob will be joined…
| Did you know that according to the Department of Labor Statistics, employers spend as much as $50 billion a year on direct workers' compensation costs related to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and as much as five times that much for indirect costs. |
The term Repetitive Strain Injury, RSI, was first used in the 1700s to describe injuries sustained by industrial workers in Italy. Today, more than 300 years later, while those working in the manual labor field continue to be at risk for developing a repetitive strain injury, RSIs also impact…
I started at Briotix Health in late August. Less than two weeks after joining the company, I was informed that there was a need for a provider to head to the East Coast to service crews who were working hurricane relief for Hurricane Florence; despite my limited experience with the company, I…