by Todd Hartwig | Oct 11, 2012 | Safety
It appears our beautiful fall weather is coming to an abrupt end. That means wet, slippery roads. PLEASE leave more distance between your vehicle and the ones around it. Be sure to slow down, too. If you are unfortunate and get into an accident, seek care as soon...
by Todd Hartwig | May 31, 2012 | Safety
Prior to purchasing a vehicle be sure to evaluate its safety ratings. Go to www.iihs.org to see the overall safety ratings of all vehicles. Most important is the head-restraint rating. The head-restraint (“head-rest”) is the primary safety feature that...
by Todd Hartwig | Feb 16, 2012 | Safety
No matter what your job duties include there is always a chance of injuring yourself if those tasks are done improperly. Dr. Hartwig is a biomechanics expert and can show you proper lifting techniques, office ergonomics and countless other injury-prevention methods...
by Todd Hartwig | Dec 15, 2011 | Safety
Your child’s backpack should weigh no more than 5-10 percent of his or her body weight. Anything heavier than this will make the child lean forward to support the weight on his or her back. The weight of the backpack should be supported by the straps on the...
