2. Prevent MSD’s with Early Intervention
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s) are
caused by exposure to a number of
different risk factors over a period of
time, leading to chronic muscle/tendon
fatigue outpacing the human body’s
ability to recover.
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3. Prevent MSD’s with Early Intervention
If fatigue outruns recovery over
time…
inflammation, discomfort, pain, and
lost function is the result.
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4. Prevent MSD’s with Early Intervention
Balance = Maintained Health
IF FATIGUE = RECOVERY… …BALANCE IS ACHIEVED
FATIGUE VS. RECOVERY BALANCE
WHEN BALANCE IS ACHIEVED… …OPTIMAL HEALTH IS MAINTAINED
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Imbalance = Musculoskeletal Disorder
IF FATIGUE OUTRUNS RECOVERY… …AN IMBALANCE OCCURS
FATIGUE VS. RECOVERY BALANCE
WHEN IMBALANCE OCCURS… …HEALTH IS COMPROMISED
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Over time, this imbalance will
lead to a costly (both human
and financial) Musculoskeletal
Disorder (MSD).
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7. FORMATION OF MSD
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
FATIGUE
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
LOST TIME
INJURY
LOSS OF FUNCTION
TIME
RESULT: In this case, fatigue and discomfort eventually led to a musculoskeletal disorder – a lost time
injury, OSHA recordable, doctor visit & possibly surgery or prescribed medication.
8. Prevent MSD’s with Early Intervention
This can be prevented with an
EARLY INTERVENTION
STRATEGY.
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Ergonomics Plus injury prevention specialists
make weekly on-site visits to perform 1-on-1
consultations with employees.
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At the first signs of fatigue and discomfort,
employees notify an Ergonomics Plus injury
prevention specialist (IPS).
The IPS will work with this employee over
time to bring their musculoskeletal system to
balance, returning the employee to good
health before a musculoskeletal condition
occurs.
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11. PREVENTION OF MSD
PEAK HEALTH
AVERAGE
FATIGUE
EARLY
INTERVENTION
DISCOMFORT
PAIN
LOSS OF FUNCTION
TIME
RESULT: In this case, as the worker began to experience fatigue & discomfort they employed the tools
provided to them by their injury prevention specialist to prevent the MSD from occurring.
12. Prevent MSD’s with Early Intervention
How does it work?
Our Athletic Trainers work with employees to
decrease fatigue and increase recovery.
Decrease Fatigue Increase Recovery
Ergonomics Proper hydration
Proper Body Mechanics Good nutrition
Proper Lifting Techniques Ice / Cold Therapy
Pre-shift Stretching Good physical fitness
Reverse Stretching Proper sleeping habits
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13. Prevent MSD’s with Early Intervention
Companies with a proactive safety culture
understand and recognize the importance of
prevention.
Athletic Trainers are a valuable asset on the
shop floor working with employees to correct
early signs of fatigue and discomfort.
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14. Prevent MSD’s with Early Intervention
Contact
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info@ergo-plus.com
(765) 384-4499
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