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Avoiding The Agony From An Aching Knee
Psst! The information that follows is provided on a “kneed”-to-know basis so glance furtively over your shoulder for onlookers as you continue reading. Of all the joints in the human body, the knee happens to be the largest.
Vacuum Lifters Really Suck (And That’s A Good Thing)
The owner of a landscaping and property service business told me recently that he bought a vacuum lift system that attaches to an excavator to handle the heavy lifting of stone steps, slabs, and pavers on hardscape projects.
The Little Things Can Make the Difference
Back pain is something that most of us will experience sometime in our lives. Often the cause of back pain is misunderstood. The perception is we must be lifting something heavy to cause an injury.
A Common Issue with The Common Extensor Tendon
The common extensor tendon is located in the upper limb with attachment to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus at the elbow.
The (Not So) Surprising Truth about Injuries in Schools and Educational Services
In reviewing injury data compiled by MEMIC's Education Services Team, it was found that faculty and administrative jobs have the highest injury frequency across all departments.
Shouldering the Work: Simple Solutions for a Complex Joint
Work-related shoulder injuries cost over $28 billion a year. Safe shoulder movement is very dependent on muscle strength and a coordinated movement of a complex structure.
You Gotta Move
Clocking in at a little more than two and a half minutes, the Rolling Stones studio rendition of “You Gotta Move” just seems like a nifty number to motivate a microbreak for about the same length of time.
Falls from Rolling Chairs – Yeah, it’s a Thing
As the weather turns colder, slip and fall incidents begin to rise. A recent Safety Net post, Fall In Down Without Falling Down was a reminder that fall is beautiful but does present a seasonal hazard.
The Force Behind Applying Compression Hose
In recent years, attention has increased drastically around the hazards of manually lifting patients and residents, also known as “dynamic loading.”
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