Physical Labor Ergonomics: Warming Up and Cooling Down
Learning objectives
- When your job involves physical labor, warming up and cooling down can protect you against injury. Learn exercises you can do yourself and explore their benefits.
Course overview
When your job involves physical labor, warming up and cooling down can protect you against injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a simple warm-up can reduce your risk of injury by up to 50%. Warm-ups and cool-downs are great for promoting blood circulation and preventing fatigue and burnout, thereby reducing the risk of ergonomic health issues, like musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive strain injuries. In this course, we'll cover some exercises you can do yourself and go over their benefits.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
