Preventative Physical Therapy Service Sparks Healthy Trend For Local Businesses And Employees Alike

NEWTON, Mass. - April 4, 2015 - PRLog -- Marathon Physical Therapy’s new Workplace Wellness program is revolutionizing what it means to work a “desk job.” Through targeted wellness and prevention strategies, including on-site injury screens, treatment sessions and workstation ergonomic assessments, Marathon’s team of licensed physical therapists contribute to increased employee satisfaction, work productivity, and improved presenteeism, while decreasing costs associated with healthcare, missed workdays and employee turnover.

“Evidence is clear that having a healthy workforce is good for business. We partner with progressive local companies that invest in maintaining the health and wellbeing of their employees through education, movement, and access to hands-on care,” says Christopher O’Brien, DPT, and founding member of Marathon Physical Therapy’s Workplace Wellness initiatives. “One in four adults report low back pain, an issue that’s driving up healthcare costs for companies across the US. Our services help prevent health issues like this, and catch injuries and aches early so they don’t snowball into many time-consuming and costly appointments and surgical interventions.”

Marathon’s program is part of an emerging national wellness trend where companies are working with insurance companies and healthcare providers to explore employee cholesterol levels, blood pressure, physical activity participation and dietary habits to better understand the primary drivers of healthcare costs. Physical therapists can serve as a front line in warding off issues before they become disruptive and expensive for employees, their families, and the companies they work for.

Among Marathon Physical Therapy’s unique and specialized Workplace Wellness services are Workstation Ergonomics Assessments (including pre/post-assessment questionnaires and suggestions); Movement & Biomechanical Screens with corrective exercise program design; and Preventive and/or Rehabilitation Consults to address injury, pain and discomfort. Receive a free trial service for your business and explore the benefits of a healthier workforce by contacting Marathon Physical Therapy at 617-244-1990 or agoodrich@marathonphysicaltherapy.com.

About Marathon Physical Therapy

Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine was founded in 2004 by physical therapists whose sole purpose was to create a platform for exceptional, progressive and cost-effective fitness, wellness, athletic training, and outpatient rehabilitation through personalized care that emphasizes patient education and prevention of future injury. Marathon’s Workplace Wellness Program provides highly skilled, licensed healthcare providers at the frontline of corporate wellness initiatives and implements a premier quality intervention approach to the primary drivers of healthcare costs and overall employee satisfaction.