#Injury Prevention Programs

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Workplace Injury Prevention is essential for maintaining a safe and productive environment.

Here are some crucial steps to take:-

Risk Assessment: Regularly conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement mitigation measures.

Training: Ensure all employees receive comprehensive training on safety practices specific to their roles and the general workplace environment.

Ergonomics: Promote proper ergonomics by adjusting workstations to fit the employee and encouraging regular breaks to prevent strain injuries.

Safety Equipment: Provide necessary safety equipment and consistently enforce its use.

Maintenance: Keep all equipment well-maintained and promptly repair any safety hazards.

Emergency Preparedness: Develop and regularly update emergency protocols, including clear instructions and drills.

Implementing these steps can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and create a safer workplace for everyone. If you want treatment for your workplace injuries or need help with the paperwork of Workplace Accident Claims, contact Core Medical Center, USA, today.

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Returning to work after an injury or health challenge can be overwhelming, both physically and mentally. For individuals who are undergoing rehabilitation, Transitional Work Therapy (TWT) provides a structured and supportive way to ease back into their professional roles. By prioritizing both physical readiness and mental adaptability, TWT helps bridge the gap between medical recovery and full workplace reintegration. Here, we’ll explore why Transitional Work Therapy is essential for a smooth return-to-work transition, and how it benefits individuals, employers, and the community as a whole.

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Spotlight on Healthy Aging: Insights from Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute

As we observe September as Healthy Aging Month, it's a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining our health and wellness as we navigate the journey of aging. This month, Dr. John Hinson from the Palm Beach Orthopedic Institute shares invaluable insights on how we can promote bone health, maintain mobility, and enjoy our favorite sports well into our later years.

Embracing Healthy Aging

Healthy aging is about more than just adding years to life; it's about adding life to years. Dr. Hinson emphasizes that as we age, it's crucial to remain proactive about our health. Regular exercise, particularly for aging athletes, can significantly reduce the risk of chronic injuries, ensuring that we can continue to engage in the activities we love.

The Power of Home Exercise Programs

For aging athletes, a tailored home exercise program is vital. Dr. Hinson highlights the importance of incorporating regular shoulder stretching and strengthening exercises into our routines. These exercises can prevent injuries that often develop as we age, allowing us to stay active and enjoy sports without the fear of chronic pain or injury.

Safety First: Injury Prevention Tips

Injury prevention should always be a priority, and Dr. Hinson advocates for a common-sense approach. Whether you're playing tennis, golf, or engaging in any sport, ensuring a clean and dry playing surface is essential. Being aware of your surroundings and potential hazards can greatly reduce the risk of falls and acute injuries.

Additionally, Dr. Hinson suggests utilizing protective gear, such as braces or pads, to safeguard against upper extremity injuries. For anyone experiencing chronic pain, it’s crucial to seek treatment to address these concerns before they escalate.

Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries

One of the most common injuries among aging athletes is a rotator cuff tear. Dr. Hinson explains that this injury often arises gradually, with symptoms that can manifest without a specific triggering event. Patients read more

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Pain Relief: Unlocking Optimal Health and Mobility with Physiotherapy in Dubai

Dubai, a city pulsating with energy and a focus on wellness, offers a diverse and thriving healthcare landscape. Physiotherapy in Dubai plays a vital role in this ecosystem, offering a comprehensive approach to improving mobility, managing pain, and enhancing overall well-being. It's not only about treating injuries or easing suffering; it's about realizing your full potential and encouraging you to live a healthy, active life.

The breadth of services offered by Physiotherapy Dubai extends far beyond traditional pain management. From sports injuries and post-operative rehabilitation to chronic pain conditions, neurological disorders, and even pre- and postnatal care, skilled physiotherapists address a wide range of needs with specialized expertise and personalized treatment plans.

Best Physiotherapist in Dubai are highly qualified and experienced professionals, dedicated to providing evidence-based care and personalized solutions. They are equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques, utilizing a range of modalities to achieve optimal outcomes. These modalities include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, and other innovative techniques, tailored to address specific conditions and individual needs.

Best Physiotherapy in Dubai centres often boast state-of-the-art facilities, offering a comprehensive suite of services and resources to support your recovery journey. This can include access to specialized equipment for rehabilitation, personalized training programs, ergonomic assessments to prevent future injuries, and even dedicated areas for relaxation and well-being. The goal is to create a holistic environment that fosters healing, empowers patients, and promotes long-term health.

The focus on preventative care is another hallmark of Best Physiotherapy in Dubai. Skilled physiotherapists provide guidance on proper posture, exercise routines, and lifestyle modifications to minimize the risk of injury and optimize overall health. They can also create customized fitness programs that cater to your specific needs and goals, helping you achieve optimal fitness levels and prevent future injuries.

Physiotherapy in Dubai goes beyond treating existing conditions. It empowers you to take control of your health and well-being, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes understanding your body mechanics, recognizing potential risk factors, and adopting proactive strategies to prevent future problems.

Vitruvian Italian Physiotherapy Center, a leading physiotherapy clinic in Dubai, embodies this holistic approach to healthcare. Their team of highly trained and experienced physiotherapists are committed to providing exceptional care and personalized treatment plans. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking to enhance your overall health and mobility, Vitruvian Italian Physiotherapy Center is dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards a more fulfilling and active life. They believe that physiotherapy is not just about treating symptoms but about unlocking your full potential and empowering you to live a life you love.

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Physiotherapy is a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to healing, rehabilitation, and overall well-being. At PeachCare Family Chiropractic, we provide expert physiotherapy services to help you recover, improve your mobility, and enhance your quality of life Physiotherapy in Augusta GA

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Treatment Approaches at LAB Sports Therapy

At LAB Sports Therapy, our goal is to provide personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs. We develop customized exercise programs focused on stretching tight muscles, strengthening weak muscles, and improving overall biomechanics.

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Preventing Bone Fractures: Understanding the Causes and Strategies for Fall Prevention

Introduction: Human falls resulting in bone fractures represent a significant public health concern worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages and demographics. Whether due to accidental slips, trips, or falls from heights, these incidents can lead to severe injuries, long-term disability, and diminished quality of life. In this comprehensive blog, we explore the causes of falls, the…

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At Core Medical Center, we redefine workplace wellness. Specializing in Occupational Health Services and Injury Prevention Programs, we are dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of your workforce. Our expert team not only proactively works towards preventing injuries but also facilitates seamless Workplace Accident Claims, providing comprehensive support for your employees. We not only help to make the claim but also provide primary care for workplace injuries. We have a specialized medical team and managing team who can help you throughout the process. Employees and employers can both get help from us. At Core Medical Center, we prioritize occupational health, helping your business thrive with a workforce that's healthy, safe, and well-supported.

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Support and Rehabilitation Programs for Construction Workers

In the physically demanding world of construction, the well-being of workers is paramount. Support and rehabilitation programs for construction workers play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. This article delves into the significance of these programs and the various components that make them effective. The Critical Need for Support and Rehabilitation The…

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Things Biden and the Democrats did, this week #16

April 26-May 3 2024

President Biden announced $3 billion to help replace lead pipes in the drinking water system. Millions of Americans get their drinking water through lead pipes, which are toxic, no level of lead exposure is safe. This problem disproportionately affects people of color and low income communities. This first investment of a planned $15 billion will replace 1.7 million lead pipe lines. The Biden Administration plans to replace all lead pipes in the country by the end of the decade.

President Biden canceled the student debt of 317,000 former students of a fraudulent for-profit college system. The Art Institutes was a for-profit system of dozens of schools offering degrees in video-game design and other arts. After years of legal troubles around misleading students and falsifying data the last AI schools closed abruptly without warning in September last year. This adds to the $29 billion in debt for 1.7 borrowers who wee mislead and defrauded by their schools which the Biden Administration has done, and a total debt relief for 4.6 million borrowers so far under Biden.

President Biden expanded two California national monuments protecting thousands of acres of land. The two national monuments are the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, which are being expanded by 120,000 acres. The new protections cover lands of cultural and religious importance to a number of California based native communities. This expansion was first proposed by then Senator Kamala Harris in 2018 as part of a wide ranging plan to expand and protect public land in California. This expansion is part of the Administration's goals to protect, conserve, and restore at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.

The Department of Transportation announced new rules that will require car manufacturers to install automatic braking systems in new cars. Starting in 2029 all new cars will be required to have systems to detect pedestrians and automatically apply the breaks in an emergency. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projects this new rule will save 360 lives every year and prevent at least 24,000 injuries annually.

The IRS announced plans to ramp up audits on the wealthiest Americans. The IRS plans on increasing its audit rate on taxpayers who make over $10 million a year. After decades of Republicans in Congress cutting IRS funding to protect wealthy tax cheats the Biden Administration passed $80 billion for tougher enforcement on the wealthy. The IRS has been able to collect just in one year $500 Million in undisputed but unpaid back taxes from wealthy households, and shows a rise of $31 billion from audits in the 2023 tax year. The IRS also announced its free direct file pilot program was a smashing success. The program allowed tax payers across 12 states to file directly for free with the IRS over the internet. The IRS announced that 140,000 tax payers were able to use it over their target of 100,000, they estimated it saved $5.6 million in tax prep fees, over 90% of users were happy with the webpage and reported it quicker and easier than companies like H&R Block. the IRS plans to bring direct file nationwide next year.

The Department of Interior announced plans for new off shore wind power. The two new sites, off the coast of Oregon and in the Gulf of Maine, would together generate 18 gigawatts of totally clean energy, enough to power 6 million homes.

The Biden Administration announced new rules to finally allow DACA recipients to be covered by Obamacare. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an Obama era policy that allows people brought to the United States as children without legal status to remain and to legally work. However for years DACA recipients have not been able to get health coverage through the Obamacare Health Care Marketplace. This rule change will bring health coverage to at least 100,000 uninsured people.

The Department of Health and Human Services finalized rules that require LGBTQ+ and Intersex minors in the foster care system be placed in supportive and affirming homes.

The Senate confirmed Georgia Alexakis to a life time federal judgeship in Illinois. This brings the total number of federal judges appointed by President Biden to 194. For the first time in history the majority of a President's nominees to the federal bench have not been white men.

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Free OrthoRI ACL & Running Injury Prevention Programs aimed at keeping kids on the field

August 1, 2023

BY CAROLYN THORNTON

RIIL Director of Multimedia Content 

  Some open space and an hour of time. That's all teams need to take advantage of two programs being offered by Ortho Rhode Island to help keep high school athletes injury-free and on the field.  

The official orthopedic and sports medicine partner of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, OrthoRI is providing these programs free of charge to RIIL member schools: The Ortho Rhode Island ACL Injury Prevention Program and the Ortho Rhode Island Running Injury Prevention Program.  

     “As a sponsor to the RIIL, the OrthoRI Rehab Department wanted to get involved on the injury prevention component of care and hopefully help these high school kids through education and creating simple to execute activities that can help prevent this devastating injury [ACL injuries] - and likely other lower extremity injuries, ankle sprains, etc.,” said Tracy Gannon, OrthoRI’s Director of Rehab Services. “I was an athlete. I was a coach. I’m a parent. So I’ve been through it all, and to me as a physical therapist, I want to get to the kids with this education part of it. That’s how all our health care should be.” 

Realizing that not every school has the same access to weight room or training facilities, both programs essentially require just an "empty space," Gannon said. And she added, the programs are “designed to be very easy to incorporate into the busy life of a teenage student athlete.” 

     “These are good for every athlete,” she said. “They are nice easy-to-implement programs that gets them going. The athletes and coaches/trainers are given all this information at the 1-hour session at their school and we offer our contact information as a resource as needed for follow-up questions. We have spent over a year developing this program and have received great feedback. I would love to spread the word so we can continue to educate and help keep these kids healthy and participating in the sports they so love to do.”

     The anterior cruciate ligament – more often referred to as the ACL - connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and plays a major role in stabilizing the knee joint. ACL injuries are very common in young athletes, particularly in female high school aged athletes.

      “Each year 20,000 to 80,000 female high school athletes suffer from an ACL injury while participating in a sporting activity,” Gannon said. “Females are five times more likely to sprain, tear or rupture their ACL compared to their male counterparts. That being said, it is still a common injury in high school aged male athletes as well.

     “This is extremely devastating, both mentally and physically, to any athlete, but particularly to these high school aged athletes because it takes them out of their sport and their normal daily routine for approximately nine months,” Gannon continued. “ACL Injury Prevention Programs are valuable tools for preventing injury risk.”

     The OrthoRI program was designed based on the results of a recent meta-analysis of ACL injury prevention programs, Gannon said. That research “determined that you could do hundreds of different exercises but at the end of the day, if you took a program and you included in that strengthening for glutes and hamstrings, plyometric or jump training activities and agility activities – if you include those three things – you’re going to reduce risk of injury by 53 percent for girls; slightly less than that for boys. So that’s how we designed that program. But within that is that they’re not hard, and that’s why it’s nice to get that education in the beginning about how to do things correctly.” which includes these components and is designed to be very easy to incorporate into the busy life of a teenage student athlete.

      OrthoRI physical therapist Ellen Girouard, who ran cross country in college and continues to enjoy marathoning, delivers the Ortho Rhode Island Running Injury Prevention Program, which is geared to distance runners and outlines a three-week pre-season exercise progression that focuses on mobility, strength and plyometrics.

      Studies have shown that each heel strike while running produces a force equal to two to three times one’s bodyweight, placing a high demand on the hips, knees and calves. Through the OrthoRI program, athletes will learn a series of basic exercises that they can easily incorporate into their warmups and pre-season training to help avoid becoming one of the approximately 30 percent of high school athletes who suffer a running-related injury during their season.

      Schools and high school teams interested in scheduling either of OrthoRI’s two injury prevention programs should contact Tracy Gannon at tgannon@orthopedicsri.com.

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My favorite hc for Tim is that his stress relief is fucking over other villains. He makes his bad days their problem.

Are the city officials being needlessly tedious in Neon Knights programs? Luthor suddenly has IRS knocking on his door for improper tax filing.

Did one of his siblings postpone plans? Deathstroke starts to have difficulty finding contracts.

Does he get an injury that prevents him from patrolling for a few weeks? Ra's doesn't need so many Lazarus Pits.

He's petty and takes his anger out on villains without warning. Could he do any of these actions before he gets annoyed with life? Yes. Does he purposefully wait until he wants to snap? Also yes.

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More good things the Biden administration is doing: OSHA heat safety rules for workers

Remember when Texas and Florida passed laws preventing local and municipal governments from implementing their own heat safety rules and said that if heat is such a big problem, OSHA should make rules that apply to everyone? If not, NPR can remind you. OSHA has now accepted the challenge, moving much faster than they usually do:

OSHA National News Release U.S. Department of Labor July 2, 2024 Biden-Harris administration announces proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the proposed rule would help protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings and substantially reduce heat injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Excessive workplace heat can lead to heat stroke and even death. While heat hazards impact workers in many industries, workers of color have a higher likelihood of working in jobs with hazardous heat exposure. “Every worker should come home safe and healthy at the end of the day, which is why the Biden-Harris administration is taking this significant step to protect workers from the dangers posed by extreme heat,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “As the most pro-worker administration in history, we are committed to ensuring that those doing difficult work in some of our economy’s most critical sectors are valued and kept safe in the workplace.” The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat. Among other things, the plan would require employers to evaluate heat risks and — when heat increases risks to workers — implement requirements for drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. It would also require a plan to protect new or returning workers unaccustomed to working in high heat conditions. “Workers all over the country are passing out, suffering heat stroke and dying from heat exposure from just doing their jobs, and something must be done to protect them,” said Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Douglas L. Parker. “Today’s proposal is an important next step in the process to receive public input to craft a ‘win-win’ final rule that protects workers while being practical and workable for employers.” Employers would also be required to provide training, have procedures to respond if a worker is experiencing signs and symptoms of a heat-related illness, and take immediate action to help a worker experiencing signs and symptoms of a heat emergency. The public is encouraged to submit written comments on the rule once it is published in the Federal Register. The agency also anticipates a public hearing after the close of the written comment period. More information will be available on submitting comments when the rule is published. In the interim, OSHA continues to direct significant existing outreach and enforcement resources to educate employers and workers and hold businesses accountable for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s general duty clause, 29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1) and other applicable regulations. Record-breaking temperatures across the nation have increased the risks people face on-the-job, especially in summer months. Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more suffer illnesses related to hazardous heat exposure that, sadly, are most often preventable. The agency continues to conduct heat-related inspections under its National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards, launched in 2022. The program inspects workplaces with the highest exposures to heat-related hazards proactively to prevent workers from suffering injury, illness or death needlessly. Since the launch, OSHA has conducted more than 5,000 federal heat-related inspections. In addition, the agency is prioritizing programmed inspections in agricultural industries that employ temporary, nonimmigrant H-2A workers for seasonal labor. These workers face unique vulnerabilities, including potential language barriers, less control over their living and working conditions, and possible lack of acclimatization, and are at high risk of hazardous heat exposure.