Our Stretch It Out!© program provides a comprehensive guide for developing and implementing a structured employee stretching program in the workplace!
The principles and concepts integrated in the design of Stretch It Out!© were developed by Scott Ege, a licensed physical therapist and ergonomics specialist. Scott has over 18 years of orthopedic clinical practice as a licensed physical therapist, which includes extensive consulting within industry for management and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Through his years of proactively addressing MSD injuries, Scott has had the opportunity to consult with various employer clients to either develop or "review and revamp" workplace stretching programs. These experiences allowed for the opportunity to identify several key observations regarding workplace stretching programs that had ultimately "failed" and identify critical elements that led to a successful process.
We advocate employers utilize the Stretch It Out!© program as a component to their safety program efforts, rather than a "stand alone" MSD intervention strategy.
STRETCH IT OUT!© - TESTIMONIALS
EHS Safety Manager
"We have experienced very positive results siince implementing Stretch It Out!© at our facility. The program was a great compliment to our ergo efforts at the plant. We had zero lost work day cases this past year - which is a record for us!"
HR Manager
"The Stretch It Out!© manual gave us a format that was exactly what we needed. All of our stretch groups are on the same page and we are able to positively address any concerns our employees express regarding the stretches. All of us in the HR office have received numerous positive comments about the program from our employees!"
Machining Supervisor
"I have to admit, I was skeptical and hesitant to ask my operators to stretch twice a day. But once we got the Stretch It Out!© program started, I became a believer! I really do feel better and actually look forward to the stretching sessions each day!"
Production Lead
"The launch process went off without a hitch! Two of us were trained as Stretch Coaches and initially led all of our sessions. But within two weeks, everyone in our stretch group was taking turns to lead the stretching sessions. I was free to help coach individuals in my stretch group to use proper technique to get the most of the sessions - what a great way to build our team!"
Assembler
"The stretches feel good and are fun to do as a group. I look forward to this every day!"
Material Handler
"I was not looking forward to doing this stretching thing. I thought it was a waste of time. But I was wrong!"
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