Prevent MSD

Background on Muscle-Skeletal Disorders:

Muscle-skeletal disorders(MSDs) is one of the most common forms of injury in Canada.

MSDs cost the Canadian economy billions of dollars each year, with the price only increasing on a yearly basis.

Not only that, MSDs are among the most common workplace injuries, costing employers a hefty price.

In a 2016 report from Canada’s Workers Health and Safety Centre, the direct and indirect cost together amounts to $22 billion annually to the Canadian economy.

Before continuing, it is important to understand what MSDs means.

According to the CDC, Muscule-skeletal disorders (MSD) are injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are disorders of the muscles, tendons, and nerves.

Examples of WMSD’s are: wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, tension neck pain, and body tendon inflammation or irritation.

This is a yearly issue, but there are ways to prevent MSD’s, and that is through ergonomics especially for working professionals.

The Importance of Ergonomics:

Ergonomics is defined as the science of fitting a workplace to the user’s needs, ergonomics aims to increase efficiency, productivity, and reduce discomfort. 

For example, It’s important to think of the angle of your laptop monitor, keyboard, or mouse when working.

It’s important to assess, is your eyes strained, or is your back or wrists hurting from working?

With proper ergonomics put in place, workplace injuries can be prevented.

It’s important to put emphasis on proper body posture to reduce the impact of repetitive moments. 

The rapid transformation of technology in the modern workplace, has substantially increased the need for ergonomics.

Desks, chairs, monitors, keyboards, and lighting all need to be assessed when creating a workspace, whether it is at the office or at home. 

Ergonomics also takes into account the need for movement throughout the day.

In order to reduce the impact of sitting most hours of the day.

The goal is to move at least once per hour, in order to combat the effects of a sedentary workplace behavior. 

Conclusion:

With proper ergonomics in place for employees, it can result in huge amounts of cost reduction.

Employers can prioritize workplace safety by making employees aware that ergonomics is a priority.

As well as making employees aware of ergonomic resources.

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Dr. Ho! How Does it Work?

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Dr. Ho machines are Tens Machines or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation machines.  The device has been around for decades, but Dr. Ho just did some amazing marketing for his product! The reason why Tens machines  provide pain relief is by the following two main pathways:

1)  Gait control of pain: You can think of this as the “pinch yourself to get rid of your shoulder pain” technique.  It is essentially distracting your neurological pathways in order to scramble the pain signals coming from the site of your injury.  As complicated as our bodies might seem, it is easily deceived!

2) Endorphin release:  Think of Endorphins as your natural production of morphine.  This natural opiate helps to numb the pain even further in order for your to go on with your day.

Now that we know what these machines do, the real question is if they work.

Short answer is YES!  Why wouldn’t you want to reduce pain while you are doing amazing rehabilitation, functional exercises, medical acupuncture or restorative techniques with your healthcare team?  Why would you want to be in pain when you can reduce that irritant and activity deterrent?  Modalities sometimes have a bad rep in the rehab industry, but it is only bad if that is the only thing your physio/chiro/ AT is using for your rehabilitation or wellness program.  As per our Dynamic Treatment Paradigm (DTP), your treatment plan should consist a variety of evidence-based manual techniques, rehab and modalities that accumulate to a better outcome.

How to get a FREE TENS MACHINE ? 

 

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Most insurance companies cover the full price of a tense machine. Call our health concierge in Markham to find out how.

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Dr. Ho! How Does it Work? How To Get One FREE

tens small copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Ho machines are Tens Machines or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation machines.  The device has been around for decades, but Dr. Ho just did some amazing marketing for his product! The reason why Tens machines  provide pain relief is by the following two main pathways:

1)  Gait control of pain: You can think of this as the “pinch yourself to get rid of your shoulder pain” technique.  It is essentially distracting your neurological pathways in order to scramble the pain signals coming from the site of your injury.  As complicated as our bodies might seem, it is easily deceived!

2) Endorphin release:  Think of Endorphins as your natural production of morphine.  This natural opiate helps to numb the pain even further in order for your to go on with your day.

Now that we know what these machines do, the real question is if they work?

Short answer is YES!  Why wouldn’t you want to reduce pain while you are doing amazing rehabilitation, functional exercises, medical acupuncture or restorative techniques with your healthcare team?  Why would you want to be in pain when you can reduce that irritant and activity deterrent?  Modalities sometimes have a bad rep in the rehab industry; but it is only bad if that is the only thing your physio/chiro/ AT is using for your rehabilitation or wellness program.  As per our Dynamic Treatment Paradigm (DTP), your treatment plan should consist a variety of evidence lead manual techniques, rehab and modalities that  accumulates to a better outcome.

 

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Most insurance covers a tense machine. Book a free call with one of our team members to find out how.

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