by WRNW Eight tiny bones. That’s it. Your wrist joint is connected to the rest of your arm through these bones. No wonder wrist pain and injury is so common in the workplace. Highly repetitive tasks, gripping, and grasping make the wrist highly vulnerable to stress and strain. Why be
by Haley Toohill, MS, ATC, LAT It’s hot! But it’s a dry heat… I mean, it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity! Whichever hot weather cliché you choose, what remains is summer days are here to stay for awhile. And with hotter than normal temperatures country-wide, this means we need
by Savannah Peters, MS, ATC, LAT Nothing tastes better than that first sip of water on a hot summer day but, did you know that 20% of the water our bodies need comes from the food we eat? While we often hear the recommendation of drinking eight glasses or 64
by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS It is officially summer!!! That means it’s time for everyone’s favorite topic to talk about – PROPER HYDRATION!! Wait, come back!! Did you think I was going to talk about beaches, lakes, BBQs, baseball, the 4th of July, playing golf, or any of the
by WRNW Do you sometimes feel you’re all thumbs? This might mean you feel clumsy with your work or your hands, but we could think of worse things. Our thumbs do more for us than we give them credit. (Try opening a door or buttoning a button if you need
by Jaymie Bloch, MS, ATC Everything we’re able to see at the same time is what’s called our Field of Vision. In other words, this is how far out peripherally we’re able to see without moving our eyes or our heads. Typically, this range spans a total width of 190
by Samuel Doctorian, MS, ATC Pulled muscles are unpredictable and sometimes hard to prevent. Variables like body composition, type of work, underlying health conditions, and other uncontrollable factors contribute to them. However, with cuts and lacerations injuries, there are controllable and concrete strategies which are almost foolproof to keep you
by Leeca Baran, ATC & Casee Yarborough, ATC It’s Workplace Safety Month and we’re putting all eyes on environments that see the most risk for workplace injury. To start, we’re eyeing ladders. They’re always up to something. Let’s keep you PREPARED with ladder safety – one step at a time!
by WRNW Get ready to groove and protect your mid-back with our latest set of body part resources! We’ve got the beats, the tips, and the moves to keep your spine in line. Whether you’re working, playing, or busting a move on the dance floor, we’ve got your back —
by Stephanie Anderson We’ve been tackling some very relevant topics around mental health in the month of May. So before it comes to a close, we’d like to dive a little further into these aspects of self-care and how beneficial it can be for your mental health and overall work
by Andrea Jervinis, LAT, ATC Spring is here and so is the peak of allergy season. Everything is blooming and even though the warm weather is calling your name to go outside, your body’s histamines have got you blowing your nose, sneezing, and itching all over. Your senses suffocate. Every
Thinking of getting a pet to brighten your mood? When the workday is tough, there’s nothing quite like coming home to a wagging tail or playful energy of a pet. In 2023, 66% of Americans own a pet of some kind. After all, if you like animals, research studies show
