Stretching for Injury Prevention with Liz Navarrete

There is nothing like poor ergonomics to derail work performance, productivity, and long-term muscle and joint health. In this course Liz Navarrete, a physical therapist with over 14 years of experience who has worked with individuals recovering from work-related injuries, walks you through different stretching routines and the importance of keeping muscles and joints pliable. This Stretching for Injury Prevention course examines a variety of stretches and healthy habits to develop to keep us feeling limber, flexible, and injury-free.

The course discusses the importance of matching the stretches to the type of work being conducted, stretching needs, keeping tissues flexible, the importance of solid posture and good body mechanics, and walks you through stretches for different areas of the body.

Use this course to help employees learn the importance of good posture and body mechanics, and proper and safe stretching techniques to prevent injuries.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

All employees

• Introduction
• Matching Stretches To The Type Of Work Being Performed
• Stretching Muscles Happens In Opposites
• Everyone’s Stretching Needs Are Different
• Keeping Tissues Flexible And Pliable
• Practicing Three Things To Prevent Injuries
• Good Posture And Good Body Mechanics
• Staying Injury-Free Away From Work
• The Whole-Body Stretching Routine
• The Neck Stretch
• The Upper Back Stretch
• The Lower Back Stretch
• The Shoulder Stretch
• The Elbow, Wrist And Hand Stretch
• Squatting
• The Knee Stretch
• The Ankle Stretch
• Conclusion

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