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THE RSI CLINIC
ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE
A unique program for the proactive employer interested in enhancing productivity and minimizing lost time due to disability.
The RSI Clinic is a multidisciplinary, integrated clinic with the precise medical and rehabilitation resources required for the comprehensive treatment of RSI and other soft tissue injuries. The RSI clinic has the experience of treating thousands of individuals, and helping them reduce the risk of recurrence.
The RSI Clinic
Where muscles get back to work.
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (called RSI in Canada) are the most widespread occupational health hazard facing North America today. Nearly two million workers suffer work-related musculoskeletal disorders every year, and about 600,000 lose time from work as a result.
The RSI Clinic in the workplace has a unique perspective on workplace accommodation techniques. Because of our long and successful track record treating h injured workers, The RSI Clinic is uniquely suited to the task of making precise, cost effective adjustments to the workstation. Our knowledgeable team has expertise with the workers, the injuries and the furniture. We provide educational programs cobined with technical expertise.
Fitting the workstation to the individual—the heart of Ergonomics.
A proper ergonomic assessment should leave the user of the work station in a better position for work, but also should educate each worker about their work station and the safe use of their equipment. The most ergonomically designed work station, if used improperly, will not prevent injury and will certainly not adequately treat injury
Body position is the key to a safe and efficient work environment.
Every effort is made to adjust existing equipment to meet the needs of the worker. Suggestions regarding equipment needs will be made, including expected costs.
Ergonomics is a verb
In our experience with treating thousands of people with these injuries, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure. The costs associated with injuries rises with the severity of the injury. Early recognition and prevention is the cheapest way to go.
Work Place Education and Services
Work place programs include -
- Lunch and Learn - RSI coaching sessions promote safe work habits, awareness and early
recognition of RSI
- Exercise Programs - Movement therapy, desk exercises, Pilates mat work
- Massage Therapy - On-site treatment
- Chiropractic- On-site treatment
- Ergonomic Sessions- Practical approach to adjustments of work environments, safe work habits and prevent injury. Group teaching programs target specific RSI topics—proper stretch techniques, safe work habits
- Modified work program recommendations
- Mind-body workshops to enhance teamwork and promote positive attitudes
- Ergonomic Assessment - Individual assessment and implementation
- Sourcing of equipment and ergonomic devices, if requested
The key to a safe working environment is education.
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