Chiropractic in the Workplace: Combating Repetitive Motion Injuries

Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, Aug 2004

Doctors of chiropractic who address such repetitive strain issues with employers large and small may not only be sparing the company costs in terms of workers' compensation, hiring, lost productivity, and workers' comfort and satisfaction levels, they may also be helping to prevent long-term disability. DCs trained in ergonomics can and do help to reduce the physical hazards too often associated with the modern workplace.

Reference

1. Ergonomics Program. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor. Nov. 23, 1999. Available from: www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/ owadisp. show_jiocument?p_table= FEDERAL_REGISTER_id=16305.