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Office Wellness
Dr. Amy Wirebaugh, DPT
Goals
Develop an understanding of issues related to “desk work”. Develop an understanding of proper work space ergonomics. Develop a plan to implement healthy physical and emotional changes to your work environment.
“Desk Work” Related Conditions 70% of the US work force now “Sits” on the job
Conducive to high stress from multi-tasking.
Lack of ability to be active.
Conducive to poor eating habits.
Conducive to poor body mechanics.
Conducive to addictive behaviors (caffeine, nicotine)
High Blood Pressure
Staleness
Burn out
Depression
Weight Gain/Obesity
Posture related issues
-Headaches
-Neck Pain
-Low Back Pain
Estimated Total Medical Costs by Injury
Total Claims Avg Cost per Claim Total
Sprains/Strains 1,418,210 $17,893 $25,376,031,530
Bruises/ Contusions 303,770 $17,690 $5,373,691,300
Cuts/Lacerations 298,360 $16,081 $4,797,927,160
Fractures 282,330 $29,250 $8,256,152,500
Heat Burns 52,330 $20,971 $1,096,933,010
Carpal Tunnel 39,020 $17,971 $701,228,420
Tendonitis 14,260 $20,449 $291,602,740
Chemical Burns 22,470 $20,971 $471,218,370
Amputation 23,970 $42,637 $1,022,008,890
Multiple Traumas 136,690 $36,649 $3,642,651,810
*from the 2004-2005 National Safety Council claims and 2006 Bureau of Labor statistics
Nonfatal Occupational Injuries Involving Days Away From Work
Days from Work Avg Cost per Claim Total
Sprains/Strains 8 $17,893 $25,376,031,530
Bruises/ Contusions 4 $17,690 $5,373,691,300
Cuts/Lacerations 4 $16,081 $4,797,927,160
Fractures 27 $29,250 $8,256,152,500
Heat Burns 5 $20,971 $1,096,933,010
Carpal Tunnel 26 $17,971 $701,228,420
Tendonitis 14 $20,449 $291,602,740
Chemical Burns 3 $20,971 $471,218,370
Amputation 24 $42,637 $1,022,008,890
Multiple Traumas 10 $36,649 $3,642,651,810
Back Injuries
Average days lost to back injury: 32
Average cost of back injuries: $3,704
Average cost of hernias and ruptures of discs : $16, 367. Days lost 111
Watson Wyatt Worldwide and the Washington Business Group on Health, 2001
Work Space Ergonomics
Work Space Ergonomics
90 degree Rule
Take 5 minutes 2-3 times a day
Take 5 minutes 2-3 times a day
Take 5 minutes 2-3 times a day
Nutritional Habits
Replace the caffeinated drinks with water.
Drink 2 bottles of water before lunch and 2 bottles after lunch.
Keep the same bottle and refill it each time.
Snack Breaks
Add a morning snack break and an afternoon snack break.
Fruits, nuts and veggies make great high energy snacks.
Make your work space yours!
Prominently display a few items that never fail to brighten your day or motivate you.
Avoid useless clutter that serves as a distraction.
Don't fight technology, embrace it and make it yours.
Get Moving!
Take the farthest parking spot away.
Use the stairs rather than the elevator.
Pick a friend to exercise with.
Walk, walk, walk!
Leave your desk for lunch.
Wrist Stretches
Extensors
Flexors
Pronators
Supinators
Shoulder Girdle Stretches
Internal Rotators
External Rotators
Left side vs Right side
Stretching Aids
-Towel
-Small rope/string
-Jacket/sweater
Hamstring Stretch
Hip Extensors
Calf muscles
Low back muscles
Lower Leg Stretch
Achillies
Gastroc
Plantarfascia
Low Back
Back Flexors
Back Extensors
Hip Stretch
External Rotators
Hip flexors
Shoulder/Torso Stretch
Torso
Lats
Shoulder Extensors
1 Last Tip...
Very Important!
Avoid Stressors
Questions?
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