The Desk JockeyThe Desk Jockey

Health Care Solutions for Health Care Solutions for the Corporate Employeethe Corporate Employee

Tyco/ADT On-Site CareTyco/ADT On-Site CareCongress LocationCongress Location

Tuesdays and Fridays• 8:30am- 12:30pm – Wellness Room (Café)

In-Network with your insurance plans What ISIS Chiropractic Care? Sports Medicine Active Release Technique®

Graston Technique®

Internet-Based Electronic Medical Records

Repetitive Injury CycleRepetitive Injury Cycle

Do the Math?Do the Math?I = Insult to Tissues (muscle, bone, joints, ligaments, Tendons)

High Repetitions: Typing, Sitting, Running

High Force: Weight Lifting, Running, Sports

Low Amplitude: Typing

Low Relaxation Time: Typing, Sitting

How can we reduce the Insult??

Evolution?Evolution? The sitting position has lead to a significant increase The sitting position has lead to a significant increase

in posture related pain syndromes.in posture related pain syndromes.• 30-40% increase in intra-discal pressure during seated position.

Sitting is the most common Sitting is the most common Over-Use ActivityOver-Use Activity De-Conditioned SyndromeDe-Conditioned Syndrome

Upper Crossed SyndromeUpper Crossed Syndrome Upper Body Muscle ImbalanceUpper Body Muscle Imbalance

• Tight ChestTight Chest• Tight Posterior Neck MusclesTight Posterior Neck Muscles• Weak Mid-BackWeak Mid-Back• Weak Deep Anterior Neck MusclesWeak Deep Anterior Neck Muscles

Forward Head SyndromeForward Head Syndrome• How much does your head weigh?How much does your head weigh?• Basic PhysicsBasic Physics

Other Related Pain SyndromesOther Related Pain Syndromes• Shoulder PainShoulder Pain• Mid-Back PainMid-Back Pain• Breathing DysfunctionBreathing Dysfunction

Lower Crossed SyndromeLower Crossed Syndrome Lower Body Muscle ImbalanceLower Body Muscle Imbalance

• Tight Hip FlexorsTight Hip Flexors• Tight Low BackTight Low Back• Weak AbdominalsWeak Abdominals• Weak GlutesWeak Glutes

Related Pain SyndromesRelated Pain Syndromes• Low Back PainLow Back Pain• Mid Back PainMid Back Pain• Hip PainHip Pain• Lower Extremity Pain SyndromesLower Extremity Pain Syndromes

Common Desk-Related InjuriesCommon Desk-Related Injuries Neck PainNeck Pain Low Back PainLow Back Pain HeadachesHeadaches Carpal TunnelCarpal Tunnel Shoulder PainShoulder Pain Mid-Back PainMid-Back Pain Chronic FatigueChronic Fatigue Many More……… Many More………

ErgonomicsErgonomicsBiomechanics of Desk/WorkstationBiomechanics of Desk/Workstation

Study of designing equipment and devices that fit the Study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements and its cognitivehuman body, its movements and its cognitive abilities.abilities.

Free Ergonomic Assessments!Free Ergonomic Assessments!

Stretches, Exercises Stretches, Exercises and Micro-breaks and Micro-breaks

Treatment ConsiderationsTreatment Considerations

Acute CareAcute Care• Red Flags?Red Flags?

Chronic Pain CareChronic Pain Care Wellness/MaintenanceWellness/Maintenance Our ApproachOur Approach

• AdviceAdvice• Physical RehabilitationPhysical Rehabilitation• Chiropractic CareChiropractic Care• Soft Tissue TherapySoft Tissue Therapy

Any Questions?Any Questions?

Appointment Scheduling: 561-997-8898Appointment Scheduling: 561-997-8898Schedule by Email: Healthfitchiro@gmail.comSchedule by Email: Healthfitchiro@gmail.com