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Overcome your workplace injury and get back to work fast with Orthopaedics Plus on the North Shore. If you’ve been injured on the job, we provide relief.

Renton chiropractors at Petett Chiropractic treat workplace and work-related injuries with dedicated chiropractic care.

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How Chiropractic Can Help With Work-Related Injuries, a guest post by Mike Pierce 2.9 million non-fatal work related injuries occurred in 2015 according to a report of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The level of seriousness varies, but such injuries often lead to lower performance and productivity, lass of time and cost for recovery, it can lead to depressive conditions and even a temporary or…

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…

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…

Tis The Season for Safety: How to Avoid Common Holiday Hazards
Have accident-free holidays this year
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Each year, millions of Americans celebrate the holiday season by cooking large family meals and decorating their homes to show off their holiday spirit. Thanksgiving is and has long been the leading day of the year for house fires , followed by Christmas Eve and Christmas Day…

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

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

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?

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…

Shoveling snow can lead to a variety of aches, pains, and injuries. These tips will help you avoid related injuries so you can have an enjoyable winter.

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…

Before beginning an exercise program or training for an athletic event, check with your sports chiropractic doctor for advice on ways to prevent sports-related injuries. Here are a few guidelines to consider
Ask for a complete chiropractic examination: This may include a review of your medical history, a heart and lung examination, and/or functional/biomechanical screening
Use proper attire and equipment: Make sure your equipment (helmet, gloves,…

Lifting and carrying heavy luggage can strain your bones, muscles and joints. There are many ways to help prevent luggage-related injuries, such as using proper lifting techniques, packing lightly, and using a few smaller bags rather than one bulky suitcase.

This manual has two objectives. The first is to describe how the Ladder Safety Study was conducted and to present the results. The second is to provide the Intervention Program content and supporting materials as a guide for safety practitioners who would like to conduct an effective ladder-training session
Ladder Safety Rationale
The goal of this study was to reduce the incidence of falls from portable…

Before you start a serious regimen of exercise or a sports activity, consult a sports chiropractor at McKim Chiropractic. schedule an appointment today!

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…