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HealthQuest offers a number of FREE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS as part of our commitment to serve our communities.
Everyday and workplace tasks create physical demands that can take harmful tolls on your body. Breakdown of the nerve-muscle-bone connections are called musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and are a consequence of repetitive movements, labor intensive tasks, and prolonged postures. These result in undue stress on the spine and extremities, causing pain in the joints, neck and low back. In addition, many overuse injuries, such as carpal tunnel, are often avoidable and treatable with the appropriate therapy, equipment, and education. Musculoskeletal disorders are responsible for over 33% of all work-related injuries, accounting for more than 9 missed work days (per injury), annually. These statistics may seem insignificant, until translated to a cost of nearly $80 billion a year for employers and insurance companies. Even if you are not an employer or an insurance company, you know these costs are ultimately recouped from your back pocket.
To improve these statistics, HealthQuest is on a mission to help you avoid injuries, common to workplace and everyday tasks, through education. Research shows decreases in injury rates and medical costs, as well as an increase in productivity, directly related to the use of proper posture and body mechanics.
Who would benefit from HealthQuest EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS?
The short answer is, everyone. More specifically, business owners, employers, employees, insurance companies, and anyone performing an activity.
Why sponsor HealthQuest EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS?
Our educational presentations are designed to address injury prevention, health, and wellness in the workplace, as well as in everyday life. Daily tasks and jobs, though fulfilling once completed, are a very real source of physical, mental and emotional stress. When not addressed, stress will lead to breakdowns in your overall health. At HealthQuest, we recognize this threat and have developed a series of educational offerings to address, and perhaps, avoid conditions resulting from workplace and everyday stress. While our primary focus is on physically-related issues, our strategies ultimately affect the emotional and mental consequences brought on by physical complications.
What PRESENTATION TOPICS are offered?
- Control Your Physical Destiny
- Musculoskeletal disorders and common causes.
- Ergonomically sound work stations and equipment.
- Proper body mechanics for common movements.
- Safe and effective lifting techniques.
- Proper posturing for static positions.
- Dynamic posture and creative solutions.
- Exercises, (described and demonstrated) designed to prevent injuries.
- Overcoming Osteoarthritis
- Pertinent statistics exposing the urgency for intervention.
- Definition and description of osteoarthritis.
- Basic anatomy of commonly involved joints.
- Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- Risk factors for osteoarthritis.
- Potential causes of osteoarthritis.
- Non-surgical treatment options.
- The role of physical therapy in the management of osteoarthritis.
- Nutritional approaches to minimize the risk and/or symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- Physical Therapy in Our Communities
- Significant statistics revealing America's health crisis.
- Services provided by HealthQuest to improve health and wellness in our communities.
- A proactive approach to health and wellness through education and lifestyle choices.
- Definition and benefits of physical therapy treatment.
- Conditions effectively treated with physical therapy.
- How developing diverse relationships within our communities will optimize patient care.
- Aging With Ease
- Age-related conditions causing pain and functional limitations.
- Benefits of physical activity, proper posture and body mechanics.
- Exercises, (described and demonstrated) designed to improve and/or maintain overall function.
- Nutritional strategies to live a healthy vital life.
- The benefits of physical therapy for an aging population.
- Have No Fear, Fall Prevention is Here
- Risk factors for falling.
- Age-related conditions affecting equilibrium and balance.
- 4 tests to identify at-risk individuals.
- Proactive intervention and physical therapy.
- Women’s Health Today
- Age-related conditions: with focus on osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and menopause.
- Lifestyle strategies to address symptoms and concerns.
- Proactive approaches through physical therapy, exercise and nutrition.
- Optimize Your Bowel and Bladder Health
- Basic anatomy of the pelvic region and supportive structures.
- Types and common causes of incontinence (lack of bowel or bladder control).
- Proactive approaches through physical therapy, exercise and nutrition.
- Parkinson’s Disease: Maximize Your Physical Health
- Up-to-date information on the neuro-musculoskeletal changes occurring with the progression of Parkinson's Disease.
- Benefits of exercise management with Parkinson's Disease.
- Exercises, (described and demonstrated) to prevent and address physical limitations.
- The role of physical therapy in the management of Parkinson's Disease.
- Multiple Sclerosis: Maximize Your Physical Health
- Neuro-musculoskeletal changes and components of M.S.
- Benefits of exercise management with M.S.
- Exercises, (described and demonstrated) to prevent and address physical limitations.
- The role of physical therapy in the management of M.S.
- Explore Physical Therapy: A Career Path
- Overview of physical therapy treatment.
- Educational requirements and steps to take now to prepare for a future in physical therapy.
- An actual case study with physical therapy treatment applications.
- The most current starting salary information and employment opportunities for recent graduates.
- Fitness Initiative for Emergency Medical Responders
- Statistical data supporting need for implementation of fitness testing and training.
- Overview of HealthQuest Testing and Training Program for Emergency Personnel (e.g. Fire Fighters).
- Body Mechanics for Emergency Medical Responders
- Injury statistics showing the need for urgent intervention.
- Common job related injuries and their causes.
- Anatomy related to job injury.
- Use of proper posture and body mechanics in the work setting.
- Proactive approaches for injury prevention through physical therapy, exercise and nutrition.
Who will be presenting these topics and what are her qualifications?
Sharla Buza, MPT, BS, CPT has collaborated with several members of our professional staff to develop the educational presentations we offer. She is a graduate of the Master Program in Physical Therapy from Oakland University and has been active in her profession for 8.5 years. We are very proud of her accomplishments here at HealthQuest. Sharla founded and supervises our Women’s Health Physical Therapy Program. In addition, she helped design and implement our Fitness Testing and Training Program for Local Fire Departments. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and has participated in research involving treatment for cerebral palsy. As a civic minded professional, Sharla is also an active member of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
Please contact Johanna at (248) 650-4404 for more information or to schedule a
FREE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION.
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