Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of work-related injury and disability in Canadian
workplaces causing reduced productivity, absences from work, and disability.
These conditions can
have an impact on all workers. However, workers who are at risk are those who
regularly do work that can engage in repetitive tasks that can lead to overuse
or even damage of tissues over time.
Chiropractors are
experts in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of MSK disorders. Canadian
chiropractors can effectively treat work-related musculoskeletal disorders getting Canadians back to work and family life. More
importantly, chiropractors invest in prevention
through patient education and developing exercise plans to keep
workers from being injured again. Conservative care offered by chiropractors,
dependent on the injury and mechanism, may include joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, adjunct
modalities, rehabilitation and individualized exercises and lifestyle advice.
According to the
International Ergonomics Association, ergonomics is “the scientific discipline
concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other
elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data
and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system
performance.” As well as managing
workplace injuries, chiropractors can also provide advice about your
workstation for proper ergonomics and make suggestions to help prevent further
injury.
Proper ergonomics combined with chiropractic treatment is key to musculoskeletal health in
the workplace and keeping a healthy, productive Canadian workforce.
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