Stretching before working?

Paul in Cannon Beach · March 2011

Have any of your companies implemented stretching before manual labor type work: housekeeping, warehouse, etc?

Recently one of our housekeepers had a lower back strain and her doctor encouraged her to do some stretching prior to starting work.

That got me thinking if stretching wouldn't be a good thing for our workers to do as a group.

ACU Frank · March 2011

Does stretching across the table for another donut count?

Paul in Cannon Beach · March 2011

I think so. Interestingly, the research on workplace stretching seems to be inconclusive. There was a study that showed no basic difference in the # of workplace injuries but a decrease in the amount of time loss.

Stretching is controversial however. There isn't even agreement that stretching before working out is necessary or helpful.

cowen · March 2011

I'm not sure if stretching helps or not. But I know we subscribe to a wonderful little weekly newsletter that I get electronically once a week called Healthetips and as a freebie with it, I get a very short little electronic mail called "MovinMinute" also weekly that usually focuses on 1 stretch or exercise for the workplace. Be glad to share contact info if you want. I think it's about $175. a year.

Our employees love both.

Carole

NaeNae55 · March 2011

Start a Tai Chi class before each work shift. That should help.

Stretching before working?

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