Kaiser On-the-Job: Employees

Common Work Injuries and Illnesses

Even with the best prevention efforts, injuries can sometimes happen at work. Learn about common injuries from head to foot, ways to prevent injuries, and what to do in case of an injury.

Back Problems

• Spine Care Exercise Videos - Learn to reduce pain, improve posture, and stabilize your back using our videos. These videos are meant to supplement exercises prescribed to you during your office visit.
• Acute Low Back Pain
• Back in Action: Taking Control of Your Back Problem
• Back Problems and Injuries
• Exercises to Reduce Low Back Pain
• Anesthetic or Corticosteroid Injections for Low Back Pain
• Epidural Steroid Injections

Elbow Problems and Injuries

• Elbow Problems and Injuries
• Tennis Elbow
• Exercise and Physical Therapy for Tennis Elbow

Finger, Hand and Wrist Problems

• Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries
• Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems – Non-Injury
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Heel, Foot and Leg Pain

• Bunions, Hammertoes, & Ingrown Toenails
• Muscle Cramps and Leg Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Ankle Sprains

Hip Problems and Injuries

Knee Problems and Injuries

Neck Pain

Shoulder Problems and Injuries

• Shoulder Problems and Injuries
• Corticosteroid injections for rotator cuff disorders
• Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs for rotator cuff disorders
• Rotator Cuff Disorders
• Rotator Cuff Home Rehabilitation Exercises
• Surgery for Rotator Cuff Disorders

Diagnostic Tests

• CT Scans
• Electrodiagnosis: EMG/NCS

Prepare for Your Procedure Online

Kaiser has created interactive instructions for surgical procedures allowing you to learn more about your upcoming surgery. Start to use these interactive instructions.

Preventing Injuries and Improving Health

Improving your overall health can help you prevent injuries from occurring and recover faster when they do occur.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

• Complimentary Medicine

Ergonomics Interactive Programs

• SmartMoves: Setting Up Your Computer Workstation - Does your back ache or do your eyes strain? Wrists getting sore? Our unique program will show you how to set up your workstation to prevent injury. From adjusting your chair to taking micro-breaks and learning keystroke shortcuts, a few small changes can make a big difference. After completing the program, please be sure to take our survey.

Healthy Eating

• Making Healthy Choices: Your Food Pyramid
• HealthMedia® Nourish™ - Get a customized nutrition plan for making smart and delicious food choices.

Office Fitness

• Office Ergonomics
• "Exercise Moment" for Seated Workers

Physical Fitness

• Get Moving: Add Steps to Your Day
• Physical Activity - Every Move Matters
• Learn About Fitness
• Pre-Shift Stretch Exercises

Smoking Cessation:

• Smoking - Call It Quits!

Stress Management

• Mind Body Medicine Programs
• Relaxation Skills
• Insomnia
• HealthMedia® Relax™ - Get personalized strategies for relieving and preventing stress.

Weight Management

• Managing Your Weight

Additional Web Resources

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - learn more about injuries and their prevention.