Are Exercise /Stretching Programs the Best Way to Reduce Work-Related Injuries?
Recently there was an article in the Star Tribune about a auto dismantling company who started weekly Pilates classes for their workers who are required to participate. The owners of the company, Ace Auto Parts, stated they hope the exercises will “help strengthen backs and shoulders and improve balance in ways that will ultimately reduce their workers’ compensation bills.” (http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/103902038.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU). The story goes on to say that their