Wellness is defined as “the condition of good physical, mental and emotional health, especially when maintained by an appropriate diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications.”1 Many companies are turning to preventative programs to establish and encourage workplace wellness and reduce the amount of workplace musculoskeletal injuries.
Promoting health and wellness in the workplace leads to increased productivity, fewer injuries, reduced costs, emphasizes the importance of wellness education and improves employee morale and confidence in making informed decisions regarding employee health.