Educational Programs

• Exercise Presentations – Helping employees reduce muscle tension and fatigue in the workplace, Exercise Physiologists offer exercise tips, relaxation techniques and stretching programs.
  
• Stress Management – The pace of today’s workplace moves faster and faster, and job stress poses an increasing risk to employee health. HealthWorks professionals can help employees understand the cause and the effects of stress, and learn how to minimize its impact.
  
• Supervisor/Manager Substance Abuse Training - Employers can help their supervisors and managers recognize the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol impairment. Participants learn to identify the physical, behavioral and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse and the use of controlled substances.
  
• Screenings - On-site screening services include blood pressure, blood glucose and blood cholesterol testing. Educational reference materials are also provided.
  
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training -
  
• CPR/First Aid -
  
• AED Training -
  
• Back Safety/Stretching Program - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services address preventive issues because cumulative trauma to the spine in the workplace often leads to on-the-job injuries.
  A back education program is a means to provide employees with information on the importance of good back care and each worker’s role in the process. Sessions, taught by licensed physical therapists, include the following topics:
  
  • Anatomy of the spine
    
  • Definition of common types of injuries
    
  • Definition of cumulative trauma
    
  • Risk factors that may lead to cumulative trauma
    
  • Education in the importance of good posture and body mechanics
    
  • Practice of safe lifting techniques
    
  • Benefits of exercise
• A stretching and flexibility program is designed to focus on employees’ ability to keep muscles flexible and avoid sprain and strain injuries through workplace exercises. Programs are customized to meet unique company needs.

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