Keeping 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. Read the complete case study and learn how this manufacturer successfully ties fitness to safety at work.

1. Company Profile
Keeping 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

2. The Challenge
True 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 Solution
In 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

3. 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
FACILIT Y FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROGR A MMING FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
Results
The 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 Considerations
A 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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