Benefits of Exercise Injury Prevention For the Health

Benefits of Exercise & Injury Prevention For the Health Care Professional

Prevalence of Injury in Healthcare • Nursing aides and orderlies suffer the highest prevalence (18. 8%) and report the most annual cases (269, 000) of work-related back pain among workers in the United States. • In 2000, 10, 983 registered nurses (RNs) suffered lost-time work injuries due to lifting patients. • 12% of nurses report that they left the nursing profession due to back injuries¹ • Back pain has the highest incidence of injuries in the healthcare field

Negative Results of Back Injury • • • Pain Lost time from work Expense Lost wages Inconvenience Disability

Benefits of Exercise² • Exercise helps controls weight • Helps prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes • Improves mood • Boosts energy • Promotes improved sleep patterns • Increases overall fitness level

Only 30 minutes a day! • As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day, preferably a mix of cardiovascular and resistance training

Cardio & Weight Training³ • Increases bone density • Strengthens muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage • Improves ability to heal faster • Increases natural HGH (human growth hormone) • Improves blood flow

Exercise Benefits • In general, the stronger you are, the less likely you are to be injured at work • The stronger your muscles & the greater your ability to use proper body mechanics is the best prevention of injuries in the workplace • Use lifting equipment, if available • Ask for help if needed

References • ¹ http: //blogs. cdc. gov/niosh-scienceblog/2008/09/lifting/ • ² http: //www. mayoclinic. com/health/exercise /HQ 01676 • ³ http: //www. rankinledger. com/article/20120 124/LIFE/201240306/Daily-exercise-canprevent-injuries