A WORK PLACE HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMME TO THE STAFF AND

MANAGEMENT OF …

“WORK TO WALK” Presents

BODY MECHANICS PHYSIOTHERAPY & WELLNESS

CENTRE

EKECHUKWU, Nelson Eche

BMR, PT (Nigeria); M.Sc, Neuro PT (Ibadan); MNSP; MNIM

INTRODUCTION

Economy

Productivity

Health

Dynamic relationship between Health, Economy and Productivity

Economy and Productivity

Productivity is commonly defined as a ratio between the output volume and the volume of inputs.

Productivity growth constitutes an important element for modelling the productive capacity of economies.

It also allows analysts to determine capacity utilisation, which in turn allows one to gauge the position of economies in the business cycle and to forecast economic growth

Productivity and Health

There is a growing body of research which reveals that companies that promote and protect workers' health are among the most successful and competitive and also enjoy better rates of employee retention

Promoting employee health is a smart business move

Research has shown that companies with the most effective health and productivity programs have an average of 1.4% lower medical trend per year than competitors and 27% higher workforce productivity

Health and Economy

Health they say is wealth

Just as Health impacts on the Economy; so does the latter on the former e.g. - 35% of people with heart disease - 21% of cancer patients - 39% of people with diabetescomplained of their health being negatively affected by the economic downturn in America.

WORK SAFETY AND HEALTH

This encompasses the social, mental and physical well-being of the worker as a “whole person”.

4 major hazards in the work place: - Chemical Hazards - Biological Hazards -Physical Hazards, and - Ergonomic Stresses

WORK RELATED DISORDERS (WRDs)

Musculoskeletal -Low back pain- cervical pain- Osteoarthritis- Sprain/Strain- Trauma (fractures) etc

Nutrition/Lifestyle- Stress- Obesity- Hypertension/Stroke

BOMPHYSIO’s WRMD CHART

HEALTH TIPS

Postural Education/Back Care

Regular Exercises

Nutritional Guide

Regular BP & Cholesterol Monitoring

Regular Visit to your PT/Caregivers.

Postural Education/Back Care

Back InjuriesAre extremely painful.Are difficult to heal.Are frequently recurring.Affect everything you doOnly 3% receive training in preventing back

injuries.97% receive medical treatment.

Learn the Right Moves

The best way to prevent back injuries is to learn the right moves:

Practice good posture—maintain your back’s natural curves.

Practice good body mechanics and work techniques—good habits reduce the strain placed on the back.

Maintain physical fitness.

Posture

Practice good posture:

Stand or sit up straight. Keep knees slightly bent

while standing.Keep your ears, shoulders,

hips, and ankles in a straight line while standing.

Tuck in buttocks.O P

Good Body Mechanics & Work Techniques

Lifting

Remember your BACK when lifting:

B—Back StraightA—Avoid TwistingC—Close to the bodyK—Keep the lift smooth

(don’t jerk)

Always lift with your legs!

Standing/walking

Keep your weight equal on both feet or with one foot up resting on a low stool.

Change positions often.Keep head high, chin tucked in,

toes straight ahead.Wear comfortable, low-heeled

shoes (less than 4 cm high) with good support.

Take short rest breaks.

Driving

Adjust car seat so your knees are just below hip level.

Sit up straight.Keep both hands on the

steering wheel.Use a lumbar support to

support your lower back.

Sitting

Sit up straight and firmly against the back of the chair.

Keep both feet flat on the floor.Keep knees at or slightly lower

than the level of your hips.Protect your lower back with a

lumbar support.

Computer workstations

Keep the keyboard directly in front of you.

Place the screen at a comfortable distance.

Adjust the top of the screen to be at eye level.

Maintain your back in neutral posture.

Avoid extended reaches.

Computer workstations Keep forearms and hands

horizontal, with your elbows vertically under your shoulders (no angle at the wrist).

Adjust the chair’s height so that your knees are level or slightly below your hips and both feet are flat on the floor.

Maintain Physical Fitness

Poor physical fitness can increase the likelihood of a back injury.

Regular exercise:Strengthens back and abdominal muscles.Promotes weight control.Keeps bones healthy and strong.

STRESS

Organism’s total response to stimulus aka stressor

Work stress is the adverse reaction to excessive pressure at work.

Some related illnesses are: Heart dx Obesity Diabetes Headaches Accelerated aging Premature death

SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle with no or irregular PA (couch potato)

The leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide

The risk is higher among those that sit still >5hrs/day

People that sit still >4hrs/day have about 40% higher risk than those of <4hrs/day

Those that exercise <4hrs/week = those that sit still <4hrs/day

Effects of Sedentary Lifestyle

RF for the following:CVS dxsDVTDepressionDiabetesColon CancerHtnObesityOsteoporosis

?? SOLUTION

Active travel

Individual Exercise

Work Place Exercise

ACMS recommendation

PARTNERING WITH BOMPHYSIO

Regular BP screening Regular Cholesterol

monitoringRegular Back care ExercisesPrivate consultation service

(Ortho, Neuro, Paedo, O&G conditions etc)

Family/Domiciliary Health Services

Group Exercise programmeetc

CONCLUSION

Prevention is cheaper and more efficient than “cure”

Those who fail to exercise … exercise to fail

Lets work today … to walk tomorrow

Never give up on good diet.

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