Employer Resources

WCB has prepared a variety of resources to educate Albertans that activity and exercise is one of the best treatments for back pain. You can support your workers and their backs with the following resources available for order. These will not only educate your employees, but also help you by keeping them
on the job.

Links to other sites & featured articles >


web_thumbnail_1Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors
Learn about if chiropractic treatment is right for you and find a chiropractor in your area. http://www.albertachiro.com/

web_thumbnail_2Straighten-up Alberta
The Straighten Up Alberta program is designed to help you improve your posture, stabilize core muscle groups, enhance your health and prevent problems with your spine. http://www.straightenupalberta.com/

web_thumbnail_3WorkSafe BC
Lifting, sitting, bending and crouching all affect the health of your back. Make sure you use the proper techniques to prevent injuries while at work. http://www2.worksafebc.com

web_thumbail_4Exercise helps relieve back pain
A research study confirms that exercise helps back pain. Learn about the study and tips on how to prevent and handle back pain.
http://bodyandhealth.canada.com

web_thumbnail_5Back.com
Take a closer look at your back. Learn about your symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for back pain. http://www.back.com/


web_thumbnail_6Chatelaine
Chatelaine looks at back care specific for women throughout all stages of life. http://site.chatelaine.com


spine health website thumbnailSpine-health.com
A trusted resource for back, neck and lower back pain with information on causes, symptoms and treatments.
http://spine-health.com


topToward Optimized Practice
Check out the guidelines on this site to see what treatments options help with lower back pain.
http://www.topalbertadoctors.org


abinnovatesAlberta Innovates - Health Solutions
Not sure what to do with lower back pain? Check out this YouTube video on getting back at it. http://www.youtube.com


Back to Basics booklet >

Back to basics: a how-to booklet designed to recover from and prevent back injuries. This booklet will help you understand the mechanics of back pain and show you some easy preventative strategies that will assist you to keep your back healthy.

Note: There is a charge of $2.50 + GST for the hardcopy Back to Basics booklet for orders over 25.

English PDF.

French PDF.

Back pain posters >

Back pain posters: helps promote healthy back behaviors and encourages those who suffer from back pain to exercise and get back into activities.

2011 poster: trucker stretchingTrucker stretching. PDF.
13 x 17": Pub. #: WCB-152.

Link to Stretch and Go article.

 

To order, please e-mail: corporate.communications@wcb.ab.ca with your company name, contact name, mailing address, phone number, resource requested and quantity or call
780-498-8680.

2010 poster #1Swimmer #1. PDF.
13 x 17": Pub. #: WCB-132.

8.5 x 11": Pub. #: WCB-133.

2010 poster #2Swimmer #2. PDF.
13 x 17": Pub. #: WCB-134.

8.5 x 11": Pub. #: WCB-135.

2009 Poster_yogaYoga. Pub. #: WCB-064. PDF.
13 x 17".
Terrance McDonald's Story
2007 poster_dogWoman with dog. Pub. #: WCB-101-1. PDF.
13 x 17".
2007 poster_jeans Jeans. Out of stock. PDF. 2006 poster_get well soonerGet well sooner. Out of stock. PDF.
2006 poster_scrubsScrubs. Out of stock. PDF. 2006 poster_scrubsElliptical. Publication. Out of stock. PDF.
2005 poster_flippersFlippers.Out of stock. PDF.
2005 poster_don't call in stiffDon't call in a stiff. Out of stock. PDF.


Also available >

2010/2011 back pain calendar. PDF.

Back pain in the workplace information sheet. PDF.

 

 

 

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