Early Intervention

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Early Intervention focuses on identifying and treating complaints of discomfort and fatigue by utilizing licensed Athletic Trainers (ATC) and medical professionals in occupational settings. Early reporting of discomfort (cramping, spasms, muscle tightness, muscle fatigue, and minor sprains and strains) allows for immediate intervention. EI changes the focus from “reporting injuries,” to “early reporting of discomfort,” to get ahead of a potential problem that could manifest into an unnecessary preventable injury. 

 

The Early Intervention team works to reduce injury related costs and lost time productivity (indirect costs). The premise is that Early Intervention eliminates, or significantly decreases severity of symptoms when incorporated early the Injury Continuum by utilizing conservative applications of OSHA approved first aid protocols, tissue health, and ergonomic adjustments. 

 

The EI approach provides opportunities for Industrial Athletes to proactively manage and decrease/or eliminate discomfort. Just like an Athletic Trainer would meet an athlete on the field and in their environment in real time, ATCs in industrial settings utilize a similar approach by meeting industrial athletes on their “turf,” and provide first aid recovery strategies to keep them working and “game ready.”  The onsite ATC works individually with employees to alleviate fatigue and discomfort through the utilization of, sport massage/active muscle release, muscle engagement techniques, muscle recovery (movements that bring new blood to tissues), and preventative measures (i.e., KT Tape, athletic taping, heat/tens unit application).  

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