Results for Work Related Injuries

Feeling sore after getting out of the water? It may not be entirely obvious that you may be developing an injury somewhere in your body. Feeling any type of tightness or nagging aches in your shoulders or knees may mean that you’re not moving correctly when you’re on the water. Most surfing-related injuries could be Read More…

Many people are heading outdoors to ramp up their exercise programs. But before you or your young athlete start playing, it’s important to learn how you can prevent sports-related injuries
“Sports injuries generally occur for two different reasons: trauma and overuse,” says Dr. Andrew Cosgarea , an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert. “And while traumatic sports injuries are usually obvious, dramatic scenes, like when we…

Young athletes today are bigger and stronger, and they push themselves harder than ever before
With sports camps and more structured activities, kids today are increasingly likely to play their chosen sport year-round. But more time on the field brings a greater risk of experiencing sports-related injuries, including ACL and meniscus injuries in the knee , or injuries to the labrum or UCL in the shoulder…

Here are 5 stress management techniques you can use to lighten the mental load at work.

Author: CCA Staff Team Date: Apr 8, 2015 Blog
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are prevalent among habitual drivers. Whether you work in your vehicle or commute to work through rush-hour traffic, you may have experienced some level of back or neck pain. In fact, studies have shown a high incidence of work-related musculoskeletal injuries among people who drive for a living, and, according to the…

Sports injuries are very common, especially in younger kids. 2.8 million children end up in the emergency room a year for a sports related injury. It is very important to take the right precautions to help your child avoid getting injured and have a healthy season no matter what sport it may be. There are many

The main risk factor increasing your risk of suffering a running-related injury is a previous injury in the last 12 months, and not your running shoes.

WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy (PT) is the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, electrical and light modalities to assist in rehabilitating patients and restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Physical therapy is a necessary tool to bring a patient back to their full physical potential. Physical therapy care focuses primarily on the rehabilitation of motor…

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"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." ~ Michael Jordan
With the recent winter Olympics, our attention turned to dangerous sports such as ski jumping, luge and snowboarding, along with perceived safer sports such as curling, skating and cross-country skiing. However, no matter what sport or level of play, injuries are…

With seniors being more active than ever their bodies often struggle to keep up with the lifestyle they desire

Sitting or standing at your desk all day does not look like hard work, but it can be very physically demanding for your body. This can lead to neck and shoulder pain. It is very common for chronic shoulder pain to develop due to prolonged, repetitive or awkward movements. When you’re doing small, repetitive activities, … Continue reading How to Prevent or Reduce Work-Related Shoulder Pain

Do you experience the occasional episode of lower back pain? Do you sometimes feel a stiffness moving from a seated to standing position? Do you sit for more than six hours a day?

Mowing your lawn can be dangerous if you're not careful! There are over 250,000 mowing related injuries in the U.S. each year. Here are some safety tips from...

Most people know that they should be exercising regularly. Many family chiropractors are concerned that a lot of families they see have not exercised for so long that they don't know where to begin. As a result, they start and stop various training programs and routines; they join gyms, buy workout clothes and spend their hard-earned income. Ultimately, they fail to keep it up because they don't have a clear idea of how to exercise effectively. Their entire family loses out on the…

Phoenix is a veritable golf Mecca. By last count we had 247 courses. If you didn’t need to worry about making a living, playing one new course every weekend would keep you occupied for nearly five years. This time of year, tee times start with the sun just peeking over the horizon – it’s 5:30 a.m. and already 90 degrees! The sunrise nicely silhouettes the saguaro cactuses, which remind you where the grass stops and the desert begins. The rough really is rough…

About 80% of or 4 out of 5 adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. It is the most common cause of work related disability and a leading contributor to absenteeism from work. It can be very painful and limiting. The Global Burden of Disease Study estimates that lower back pain is among the top 10 diseases world.

Sports-related injuries are common, especially in the summer when most people are outside enjoying outdoor activities. Some of the most common sports injuries are from overuse or acute trauma. Through proper training and body conditioning, you may be able to lower your risk of these summer injuries.

School can be a pain… but it doesn’t have to be! Did you know backpack related injuries sent more than 7,000 people to the emergency room in just one year? T...

Even for English majors, writing a resumé that results in an interview isn’t easy. To gain the attention of a prospective job recruiter, your resumé must be tailored to meet a company’s specified expectations and design preferences. This includes keywords, correct grammar, and spelling and a readable page layout
An effective resumé is much more than a cold presentation of your job history, education details and…

The work day ends, but the back pain doesn't. Sitting all day at a computer takes a toll on our backs, yet for a large percentage of Americans, sitting in front of a computer sums up their job description. And that work-related back pain that starts out minor can soon ...