This PowerPoint was developed for our corporate location where we teach the employees how to sit efficiently and effectively throughout their work day. We also provide on-site chiropractic care for them throughout the week.
1. The Desk JockeyThe Desk Jockey
Health Care Solutions forHealth Care Solutions for
the Corporate Employeethe Corporate Employee
2. Tyco/ADT On-Site CareTyco/ADT On-Site Care
Congress 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
4. 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??
5. Evolution?Evolution?
The sitting position has lead to a significant increaseThe 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 commonSitting is the most common Over-Use ActivityOver-Use Activity
De-Conditioned SyndromeDe-Conditioned Syndrome
6. Upper Crossed SyndromeUpper Crossed Syndrome
Upper Body Muscle ImbalanceUpper Body Muscle Imbalance
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Tight ChestTight Chest
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Tight Posterior Neck MusclesTight Posterior Neck Muscles
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Weak Mid-BackWeak Mid-Back
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Weak Deep Anterior Neck MusclesWeak Deep Anterior Neck Muscles
Forward Head SyndromeForward Head Syndrome
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How much does your head weigh?How much does your head weigh?
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Basic PhysicsBasic Physics
Other Related Pain SyndromesOther Related Pain Syndromes
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Shoulder PainShoulder Pain
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Mid-Back PainMid-Back Pain
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Breathing DysfunctionBreathing Dysfunction
7. Lower Crossed SyndromeLower Crossed Syndrome
Lower Body Muscle ImbalanceLower Body Muscle Imbalance
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Tight Hip FlexorsTight Hip Flexors
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Tight Low BackTight Low Back
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Weak AbdominalsWeak Abdominals
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Weak GlutesWeak Glutes
Related Pain SyndromesRelated Pain Syndromes
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Low Back PainLow Back Pain
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Mid Back PainMid Back Pain
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Hip PainHip Pain
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Lower Extremity Pain SyndromesLower Extremity Pain Syndromes
8. 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………
9. ErgonomicsErgonomics
Biomechanics of Desk/WorkstationBiomechanics of Desk/Workstation
Study of designing equipment and devices that fit theStudy 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!