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  • 1Salina Sports Medicine Clinic, Salina, KS 67401, USA. gary2900@ssmoc.kscoxmail.com

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Post-offer employment testing significantly reduced shoulder injuries by 0% in the tested group compared to 3.8% in the control. This workplace intervention demonstrates a cost-effective strategy for injury prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Ergonomics
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Work-related shoulder injuries pose a significant challenge in many industries.
  • Effective pre-placement assessments are crucial for mitigating risks.
  • Previous strategies have shown varying success in reducing injury incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of post-offer employment testing in reducing shoulder injury rates.
  • To determine if matching employees to jobs based on demonstrated physical capacity impacts injury incidence.
  • To assess the cost-effectiveness of implementing a physical capacity evaluation program.

Main Methods:

  • An interventional study design was employed, comparing a group undergoing physical capacity evaluation to a historical control group.

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  • A standardized physical capacity evaluation protocol was used to assess job-specific physical work capacity.
  • Shoulder injuries were specifically monitored and analyzed in both groups.

    • Main Results:

    • The incidence of shoulder injuries was 0% in the group that underwent post-offer testing, compared to 3.8% in the historical control group.
    • Over a six-year period, physical capacity testing was identified as a key factor in decreasing work-related shoulder injuries.
    • The program yielded significant cost savings, with a 37% decrease in medical costs and a $14 return on investment for every dollar spent on testing.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-offer physical capacity testing demonstrably reduces non-accidental, shoulder-related injuries.
    • Implementing a well-designed post-offer testing program is an effective strategy for reducing overall work-related injuries.
    • This approach offers a substantial and measurable decrease in injury rates and associated medical costs.