Company ProfileKeeping its 5,000 employees safe and injury-free is a priority for this global manufacturer of consumer goods. So much so, in fact, that the company designed a program for employees similar to what professional athletes use to condition themselves

for peak performance. This, paired with HealthFitness’ tailored programming and clinical services, is helping to reduce workplace injuries and keep employees healthy and safe.

Case study: Corporate fitness as a means of workplace safety

Learn how one manufacturer successfully ties fitness to safety at work

The ChallengeTrue with many manufacturing populations, employees at this company often deal with stress from standing for long periods, strain from heavy lifting and repetitive motion injuries.

In an effort to help employees prevent—and rehab—injuries, the company wanted a corporate fitness partner offering not only fitness services but clinical services as well.

The SolutionIn 2011, the company selected HealthFitness to manage its 10,000-square-foot fitness center. The process included corporate fitness program development and the hiring of a full-time physical therapist to meet clinical needs of the company’s population.

Being able to offer clinical services through a physical therapist, without using an additional vendor, was an integral part of the company’s decision to use HealthFitness as their new corporate fitness partner.

Using corporate fitness to reduce injuries and boost production

Additional programming includes the Industrial Athlete Program, which started as a pilot.

The Industrial Athlete Program engages employees in all areas of health management and wellness, including ergonomics, exercise, nutrition, movement improvement and stress management. The program uses Functional Movement Screenings (FMS) to show and predict injuries based on each individual’s patterns of movement.

During the pilot, the FMS was routinely done every eight weeks to help measure improvements and note areas needing additional work.Membership: The eligible population is 5,000. • 885 or 24 percent of the eligible population

are members.• 46 percent participate an average of 7.3 times

per month, totaling 3,000 visits a month.

General exercise area

including cardiovascular,

strength training

and cross-functional

stations

Locker rooms

Multi-purpose sports court

for recreational sports

including basketball

Group exercise

area

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Fitness assessments

and evaluations

Personal training

Work conditioning

Group classes, including yoga, step aerobics,

spin and cycling

Special events

HealthFitness’ Your Weigh…

Together® weight

management program

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Using corporate fitness to reduce injuries and boost production

ResultsThe Industrial Athlete Program pilot included 25 participants and ran 4 months. Successful outcomes include:• Over 80 percent attendance at all of the

scheduled appointments.

• Functional Movement Screening score increase from 10.3 to 14.8.

• Three participants lost over 100 pounds, total.

• Seven ergonomic changes due to the presence of an ergonomic expert.

• Fitness center membership has grown from 600 in 2011 to almost 900 in 2014.

• Active members increased from 44 percent to over 50 percent.

• The company offers recreational services, which includes more than 400 members participating in three basketball leagues.

Key ConsiderationsA second phase of the Industrial Athlete Program pilot launched with 125 people and ran eight months. Additionally, the company is launching the program at six of their other locations.

Being able to offer clinical services through

a physical therapist, without using an additional

vendor, was an integral part of the company’s

decision to use HealthFitness as their new

corporate fitness partner.

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is an award-winning, URAC- and NCQA-accredited provider

of health management, corporate fitness and condition management solutions. With nearly 40

years of experience, HealthFitness is a proven leader and partner for infusing a culture of health.

We maximize client results through personalized interaction and a science-based approach to

on-site program management, engagement and prevention. Parent company Trustmark provides

a full spectrum of employee benefits to improve well-being through better health and greater

financial security. For more information on HealthFitness, visit www.healthfitness.com.

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