Posture: The Solution to Musculoskeletal Conditions
Musculoskeletal disorders have proposed a lose – lose situation where not only does the individual suffer, but also every facet in the economy. The employee is at risk from personal suffering and possible loss of employment and income. From a business perspective, companies are losing efficiency through employee absenteeism, and on global level the government increases social security costs (OSHA). According to the Health and Safety Executive, in 2009 and 2010 the average working days lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders were an estimated 9.3 million (HSE). Extracurricular activities have similar results. One study examined exercise and sport related injuries and reported 29 million incidents that included new or recurrent injuries. Amongst the 29 million injuries, 9.8 million, being potentially serious and resulting in medical treatment. Musculoskeletal disorders have created a global issue that needs attention. Based on current trends, they are expected to increase dramatically in coming years. To help combat this, The National Posture Institute has the devised a solution to musculoskeletal conditions. Through implementing posture and body alignment correction via NPI’s Certified Posture Specialist and/or Public Posture program you can create a safe work, home, and exercise environment free of aches, pains, and disabilities for yourself or your clients and patients. Educational programs that increase knowledge and establish new behavior patterns provide safe and effective solutions for musculoskeletal conditions. Through utilizing the National Posture Institute’s educational solutions and assessment tools, you can help change the world! Abdolvahabi, Zahra, Farzad Sarkheil, Khodadad Letafatkar, Amane Salimi, and Hanie Rahmati. "A Study of Industrial Workers' Knowledge and Performance about the Principles of Health Care for Lumbar Spine." World Applied Sciences Journal 11.2 (2010): 210-215. Print. "HSE: Statistics - Musculoskeletal disorders." HSE: Information about health and safety at work. Health and Safety Executive, n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/musculoskeletal ...;. "Musculoskeletal Disorders." European Agency for Safety and Work. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <http://osha.europa.eu/en>;. Nicholl, J, P Coleman, and B Williams. "The epidemiology of sports and exercise related injury in the United Kingdom.." British Journal of Sports Medicine 29 (1995): 232-238. Print. "WHO | Data and Statistics." Occupational Health. WHO. Web. 01 Apr. 2011. <http://www.who.int/research/en/>;. Woolf, Anthony, and Bruce Pflegar. "Burden of major musculoskeletal conditions." Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010. World Health Organization, n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2011. <www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/81/9/Woolf.pdf>. About Author Jason is the Assistant Director of Academic Relations for the National Posture Institute (www.npionline.org) and is finishing up his M.S. in Exercise Science at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He has received his B.A. from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. His graduate research interests include kinesiology, with a specialization in posture and body alignment. Jason is the Assistant Director of Academic Relations for the National Posture Institute, in committing to providing an educational and research based standard in the health and fitness field. At the University of South Florida, he is a Teaching Assistant for PET3312 Biomechanics and a Research Assistant. His extra time is spent volunteering for the federally granted research study in targeting exercises for preventing back injuries in firefighters. He is also member of American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Disclaimer: Article submitters are solely responsible for the content of their articles. ArtiLib can't be held liable for the contents of the articles. Report Abuse | Browse By Category |
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