Hands Only CPR

CPR. A lifesaving action.
When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location get that help. Most bystanders are worried that they might do something wrong or make things worse. That’s why the AHA has simplified things.

Don’t be afraid. Your actions can only help.
It’s not normal to see an adult suddenly collapse, but if you do, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Don’t be afraid. Your actions can only help. Take a minute and look around this site and invite your friends! Increasing the number of people who know about Hands-OnlyTM CPR will increase the chance that someone can help when an adult suddenly collapses, and more lives can be saved.

Hands-OnlyTM CPR works
Hands-OnlyTM CPR, performed by a bystander has been shown to be as effective as “conventional” CPR in emergencies that occur at home, work or in public. There are only two steps to remember:
1) Call 911
2) Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Please click here for a video and further instructions.

Ref: American Red Cross, http://handsonlycpr.org/

Managing Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition which undeniably we will all face in our life time. It is due to aging process and the best tactic to manage OA is going back to basics. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommend self-management techniques, such as exercise and trimming down if you're overweight. Here are some suggested guidelines:

1. Weight loss - If you body mass index (BMI) is more than 25, loosing 5% of your body weight can help reduce OA.

2. Exercise - Make an impact using aerobic exercise such as walking apart of your day to day schedule. Incorporate flexibility and stretching, then strengthening exercises focusing on the quads and hamstrings.

3. Pain reducing medication - Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications are a good choice as long as it does not upset your stomach.

4. Injections - There are two types of injection, cortisone and hyaluronic acid. Seek your physician to see which one will be right for you.

5 Taping - Supporting the knee cap or the "patella" can offer short term relief to avoid popping sensations. This option can progress to wearing a semi-custom knee brace which can help provide relief.

6. Custom orthotics - However the correction of foot abnormalities to correct OA is still being discussed, proper alignment and decreased shock while walking on concrete will help reduce knee pain.

* See your therapist for more information regarding how you can get "back to basics" to reduce knee pain.

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Non-Invasive Management of Injuries

Pain whether it be from a contusion, numbness, tingling, or inflammatory, the usual rest, ice and range of motion through approved daily power stretches are appropriate. See your local therapist for more options. A variety of non-invasive modalities may be used to self-manage your pain, such as:

1. Deep heat treatments - used for muscle spasms, sprains, strains and tendinitis after 48 hours of your injury. It can also be used to treat contractures, chronic arthritis and bursitis. Heat treatments can include hot baths, heating pads, and even paraffin (hot wax).

2. Cold therapy treatments - applied immediately after injury to relieve pain and reduce internal bleeding and swelling. Ice treatments include cold packs, ice massage applicators and cold water.

3. Taping treatments - elastic tape applied over a muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, promote relaxation, and support muscles for movement. Tape is non-restrictive and allows full range of motion. (Must be applied by your therapist, and educated for self-application)

4. Topical biomedicine - natural pain relieving gels like biofreeze or sombra stimulate nerve endings in the skin and desensitizes the sensation of pain. Good for conditions which are close to the skin.

5. Massage treatments - used to decrease inflammation in muscle, tendons, and joints. Can reduce pain, improve range of motion, and improve flexibility. Good for inflammatory, stiffness, strains/sprains, tendinitis, and bursitis.


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Prevent Knee Injuries

Ergonomic prevention has grown dramatically in recent years. As a result, there has been an increased awareness of proper ergonomics on the job-site. This year we have seen a large amount of knee injuries occur due to improper body mechanics when kneeling and squatting. Many of these injuries start out as non-traumatic but can over time due to improper mechanics progress into chronic more serious injuries affecting not only your performance but your health and time loss.

Resources please share this helpful tool with all your team members and see your on-site therapist for further prevenative training.

1. When kneeling always come down with one leg at a time.


2. Always place two hands on your knee as you go down.


3. To increase flexion at the knee and hip come down with knee falling behind toes.


4. Weight must be distributed through the heel, not through the toes.

Manage Your Soreness with a Massage Stick

Make your muscles happy! There is a new way to receive a massage without the cost and time of using a massage therapist. The use of a self muscle-friendly solo massage tool will assists individuals with deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and sports massage therapy. These tools helps relieve sore, tight and cramping muscles by helping restore muscular balance.

Great for the neck, shoulders, arms, upper/lower back, gluts, IT band, thighs, hamstrings, quads, calves and feet!

Recommended and used by professional athletes, sports trainers, massage & physical therapists, chiropractors and doctors. See your on-site therapist and ask how you can get one!

Runners - Pain or Pleasure

Running is great way to endeavor to stay in shape, loose weight, and burn calories, but can often lead to overuse injuries, particularly the knee, shin, foot, hip and back. The most common conditions which affect runners are:

1. IT Band Syndrome
2. Patellofemoral Syndrome,
3. Achilles Tendinitis
4. Plantar Fasciitis

An ounce of prevention equals a pound of pain free running. Remember to stretch before and after your run. Consider equipment changes such as new shoes which allows for full foot accommodation. Orthotics also will help keep your ankle in alignment as you run reducing risk for injury and pain. See your on-site therapist today these valuable tools. Orthotics now are only $40.00 for current employees serviced through One Accord Industrial!

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