Why Training Does Not Prevent Back Injuries

By Dennis Downing Back injuries have been the bane of industry for decades. They are the source of high dollar claims, significant lost workdays, and can instantaneously ruin one’s quality of life forever. Corporate America, despite many attempts, has not been able to...

Three Simple Rules For Back Safety

By Dennis Downing It is has been widely reported that 80% of our population will experience a back incident in their lifetime. That extraordinary number would make one wonder if the spine is designed to withstand the rigors of our work and daily activities.Considering...

Ethics, Trust and Workers’ Comp

The United States economy, driven by capitalism, is the richest in the history of this planet. One could say then that we are doing a lot of things right.A key component in the underpinning of capitalism is trust. We buy, purchase, invest and make decisions based on...

Science and Art of Injury Prevention Training

I was sitting in the back of the room listening to a chiropractor teaching a group of employees how to prevent back injuries. He looked like a young version of Jack LaLanne and was a good speaker.He was very knowledgeable about the human anatomy, biomechanics, and the...