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use technology, Sword is more than just convenient. It can be effective as in person physical therapy, and it's available to you at no additional cost.
Tired of chronic pain or loss of mobility? Struggling with
discomfort? Meet Sword, a digital physical therapy program designed to help you overcome your joint, back or muscle pain-all from home.
Combining licensed physical therapists (PT) with easy-to-use technology, Sword is more than just convenient. It can be effective as in person physical therapy, and it's available to you at no additional cost
use technology, Sword is more than just convenient. It can be effective as in person physical therapy, and it's available to you at no additional cost.
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Our musculoskeletal (MSK) system faces constant challenges throughout our work and personal lives. Whether from aging, repetitive motions, or past injuries, our physical health can be significantly impacted - particularly in an office environment. As many of us spend most of our workday seated at desks, extended inactivity can increase joint stress and lead to muscle deterioration.
Understanding these challenges, the City is committed to encouraging healthy workspaces. The City of Cleveland’s WellnessWorks offers various resources to assist employees in actively achieving a healthy work environment.
The City’s Wellness resources include:
Understanding these challenges, the City is committed to encouraging healthy workspaces. The City of Cleveland’s WellnessWorks offers various resources to assist employees in actively achieving a healthy work environment.
The City’s Wellness resources include:
- SWORD Health - An innovative leader in musculoskeletal (MSK) care that complements workplace ergonomics.
- Biz Library – The City of Cleveland’s resource library has a series of new videos to help employees reduce the chance of injuries and lower workplace stress.
Standing Desk
To help employees achieve a better work environment, the City is offering employees standing desks.
Standing desks are a great way to achieve a better MSK balance. Varying work positions can help slow the stress and pressure on our joints.
All benefit-eligible employees in any building with a work-station desk can request a standing desk option. To initiate the process, complete the Wellness Works! Program Acknowledgement Form
Wellness Works! Program Musculoskeletal I Workspace Policy
Goal: For every employee to maximize productivity and wellness through their everyday office equipment.
Policy: Wellness Works will provide a standing desk to all benefit-eligible City of Cleveland employees. Wellness Works will own the desks and maintain a bank of them to distribute upon request.
Eligibility: All Benefit-Eligible employees at any building who work at a station with a desk are eligible to request a standing desk option. Employees who already have a standing option at their workstation should not submit a request for an additional standing desk.
Stand Desk Requirements: Benefit-eligible employees can participate in the City of Cleveland Wellness Works! Program’s musculoskeletal initiative in two ways.
To request standing desk(s) for their employees, employees will ask for a desk through Wellness Works! The program’s Equipment Acknowledgment form and departmental directors should have final sign-off on all requests. Standing desks funded through Wellness Works will remain the property of Wellness Works for distribution city-wide. Suppose department authorities choose to use their existing budget to support standing desks. In that case, those desks will remain the department's property, and Wellness Works will not be involved in the distribution, tracking, or storage of desks.
LEARN AND EARN
SWORD program participants should complete the following:
To help employees achieve a better work environment, the City is offering employees standing desks.
Standing desks are a great way to achieve a better MSK balance. Varying work positions can help slow the stress and pressure on our joints.
All benefit-eligible employees in any building with a work-station desk can request a standing desk option. To initiate the process, complete the Wellness Works! Program Acknowledgement Form
Wellness Works! Program Musculoskeletal I Workspace Policy
Goal: For every employee to maximize productivity and wellness through their everyday office equipment.
Policy: Wellness Works will provide a standing desk to all benefit-eligible City of Cleveland employees. Wellness Works will own the desks and maintain a bank of them to distribute upon request.
Eligibility: All Benefit-Eligible employees at any building who work at a station with a desk are eligible to request a standing desk option. Employees who already have a standing option at their workstation should not submit a request for an additional standing desk.
Stand Desk Requirements: Benefit-eligible employees can participate in the City of Cleveland Wellness Works! Program’s musculoskeletal initiative in two ways.
- SWORD through our medical providers MMO and Anthem are eligible to receive a standing desk by completing the following:
- Complete Wellness Works! Program Equipment Acknowledgment Form
- Two Healthy/Ergonomics Workspace training on Biz Library
- One Musculoskeletal Workshops (once a year)
- Employees who do not join the SWORD program but would like to be eligible to receive a standing desk must complete the following:
- Complete Wellness Works! Program Equipment Acknowledgment Form
- Complete: Two Musculoskeletal Workshops (twice a year)
- Complete one online video with Bizlibrary
- In addition Complete two online videos listed below:
- Creating a Healthy Work Area: Tips for Comfort and Productivity-Click on the link: Bizlibray
- Complete the online video: Desk Ergonomics: How to Set Up Your Workspace for Better Health and Productivity-Click on the link: BizLibrary
- Once you have completed the online videos please email the certificate of completion to [email protected].
To request standing desk(s) for their employees, employees will ask for a desk through Wellness Works! The program’s Equipment Acknowledgment form and departmental directors should have final sign-off on all requests. Standing desks funded through Wellness Works will remain the property of Wellness Works for distribution city-wide. Suppose department authorities choose to use their existing budget to support standing desks. In that case, those desks will remain the department's property, and Wellness Works will not be involved in the distribution, tracking, or storage of desks.
LEARN AND EARN
SWORD program participants should complete the following:
- Complete two Healthy/Ergonomics Workspace training on Biz Library
- Attend one Musculoskeletal Workshop (once a year)
- Complete one Healthy/Ergonomic Workspace training videos on Biz Library
- In addition Complete two online videos listed below:
- Complete the online video: Creating a Healthy Work Area: Tips for Comfort and Productivity-Click on the link: Bizlibray
- Complete the online video: Desk Ergonomics: How to Set Up Your Workspace for Better Health and Productivity-Click on the link: BizLibrary
- Attend two Musculoskeletal Workshops (twice a year)
Musculoskeletal conditions can include:
We can reduce MSK wear by implementing ergonomic solutions and promoting movement throughout the day while creating a more energized and productive workforce.
- Tendonitis
- Tennis elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fractures, sprains, and strains
- Chronic low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
We can reduce MSK wear by implementing ergonomic solutions and promoting movement throughout the day while creating a more energized and productive workforce.
Musculoskeletal Workshops
Training Videos
Complete the Musculoskeletal Training videos.
For verification submit the certificate to the Wellness Works email.
Health Hazards at Work: Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders:
In this video lesson, the viewer will learn about the different types of ergonomic and individual risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) common in the workplace.
Link: BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Repetitive Strain Injuries
This video introduces the causes and types of RSI. In particular, it warns not to take everyday aches and pains lightly because they could lead to chronic injury.
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Get Your Chair Right
This video lesson will share what to look for, what to avoid, and what to fix. Don’t take potential work injury sitting down! Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Stretching for Improved Ergonomics
This video lesson discusses ways to loosen up at work, ease tired muscles, change positions, and work on strength and flexibility. Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Working With Technology
This video lesson discusses workstation optimization, computer positioning, typing posture, and desk accessories that can help. Consider this video lesson tech support for your body! Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
To the Point About Preventing Back Injuries
Practicing safe lifting techniques and maintaining a neutral posture can prevent injuries.
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Minimize Eye Strain
This video lesson will cover the causes and prevention of this common RSI. Look out for your health! Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Move It Safely: Avoiding Injury While Moving Materials, Concise
This video discusses the techniques, precautions, and safe work practices employees should follow so that when an object.
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Creating a Healthy Work Area: Tips for Comfort and Productivity-
In this video you will learn having a healthy work area is essential for both your physical well-being and mental focus. A well-designed workspace can reduce stress, prevent injury, and boost productivity.
Let’s walk through the key elements of a healthy work area."
Click on the link: Bizlibray
Desk Ergonomics: How to Set Up Your Workspace for Better Health and Productivity
In this video you will learn the importance of creating an environment that promotes focus, productivity, and well being.
It’s not too late to make some simple changes that will transform how you feel at work.
Click on the link: BizLibrary
In this video lesson, the viewer will learn about the different types of ergonomic and individual risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) common in the workplace.
Link: BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Repetitive Strain Injuries
This video introduces the causes and types of RSI. In particular, it warns not to take everyday aches and pains lightly because they could lead to chronic injury.
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Get Your Chair Right
This video lesson will share what to look for, what to avoid, and what to fix. Don’t take potential work injury sitting down! Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Stretching for Improved Ergonomics
This video lesson discusses ways to loosen up at work, ease tired muscles, change positions, and work on strength and flexibility. Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Working With Technology
This video lesson discusses workstation optimization, computer positioning, typing posture, and desk accessories that can help. Consider this video lesson tech support for your body! Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
To the Point About Preventing Back Injuries
Practicing safe lifting techniques and maintaining a neutral posture can prevent injuries.
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Learning Ergonomics: Minimize Eye Strain
This video lesson will cover the causes and prevention of this common RSI. Look out for your health! Remember, a healthy workplace is a productive workplace!
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Move It Safely: Avoiding Injury While Moving Materials, Concise
This video discusses the techniques, precautions, and safe work practices employees should follow so that when an object.
BizLibrary LMS - Home
Creating a Healthy Work Area: Tips for Comfort and Productivity-
In this video you will learn having a healthy work area is essential for both your physical well-being and mental focus. A well-designed workspace can reduce stress, prevent injury, and boost productivity.
Let’s walk through the key elements of a healthy work area."
Click on the link: Bizlibray
Desk Ergonomics: How to Set Up Your Workspace for Better Health and Productivity
In this video you will learn the importance of creating an environment that promotes focus, productivity, and well being.
It’s not too late to make some simple changes that will transform how you feel at work.
Click on the link: BizLibrary
Here are some ways to maintain musculoskeletal health:
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a balanced diet
- Get enough vitamin D
- Avoid smoking
- Practice good posture
- Stretch regularly
- Use proper lifting techniques