Ergonomic Evaluation and Intervention

This presentation will review how to complete an ergonomic evaluation, and will provide insight into the diagnosis and treatment of common injuries associated with poor ergonomics and overuse. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Utilize Osteopathic Medical principles for patient care.
2. Learn the principles of good ergonomics.
3. Learn how to do an ergonomic assessment.
4. Develop a plan to adjust the ergonomics for the patients (and yourself!).
5. Initiate a treatment plan to mitigate the most common issues that ail workers using sub-optimal ergonomics. 

Faculty Disclosures: None Reported

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California (OPSC) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

GRIEVANCE POLICY: OPSC strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to OPSC, by calling the OPSC Office at 916-822-5246 or by email to opsc@opsc.org.