Preventing Repetitive Strain

BY CITY MATTERS 4.5 million Canadian adults annually experience a Repetitive Strain Injury that is serious enough to limit normal, day-to-day activities, and with Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day is coming up on Thursday, February 28th, we welcome Dr. Mike Sonne to the show to help us prepare. View the original video:CABLE 14 NOW

How to adjust your workspace to reduce the risk of injury

BY CityNews Small inexpensive adjustments you can make to your workspace to increase blood flow and reduce the risk of injury. Read the original article:CityNews660 CityNews680 News

Work Habits Impact Bodies

BY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS MONITOR Many do not realize the impact work habits have on their physical bodies with incorrectly placed or improperly sized equipment causing injuries which can result in time off work, depending on insurance and benefits, and could mean lost wages, says Reed Hanoun, founder and CEO of MyAbilities. It works with […]

ODG by MCG Announces Release of ODG Job Profiler Powered by MyAbilities

BY WORKCOMPWIRE Austin, TX – ODG, an MCG Health company, recently announced a partnership with MyAbilities Technologies to incorporate a unique new product option, the ODG Job Profiler, into its industry-leading medical treatment and return-to-work (RTW) guidelines. The ODG Job Profiler is a software platform powered by MyAbilities™ which will be made available as an […]

MyAbilities Helping Companies Stay Ahead of the Curve

New Burlington health and safety technology company introduces artificial intelligence in the workplace Burlington Post When it comes to analysis of ergonomic trends and assessing physical demands, MyAbilities is helping companies stay current and competitive. The new Burlington-based business has developed an integrated ergonomic innovation that positions artificial intelligence as a digital assistant. “We wanted […]

ODG by MCG Announces Release of the ODG Job Profiler Powered by MyAbilities Into Its Industry-Leading Medical Treatment & Return-to-Work Guidelines

AUSTIN, Texas /PRNewswire/ — ODG, an MCG Health company, (USA) has announced a partnership with MyAbilitiesTechnologies to incorporate a unique new product option, the ODG Job Profiler, into its industry-leading medical treatment and return-to-work (RTW) guidelines. The ODG Job Profiler is an innovative software platform powered by MyAbilities™ which will be made available as an add-on to the ODG by MCG […]

Bridges Health partners with MyAbilities, to give employers a robust solution to modernize Injury Prevention and Return to Work for Employers.

Award winning health service provider in Saskatchewan, Bridges Health, partners with MyAbilities, to give employers a robust solution to modernize Injury Prevention and Return to Work for Employers. TORONTO, ONTARIO – Providing optimal safety and prevention service solutions is a constantly evolving practice. To be able to streamline and optimize the assessment of employees physical […]

Leading North American Ergonomics Consultants, Options Incorporated, partners with MyAbilities, to enhance value-added services to clients.

TORONTO, ONTARIO – Ergonomic assessment and management is validated with extensive scientific research to make recommendations faster, easier and more cost-effective. Workplace ergonomics is crucial for companies in preventing injuries and increasing productivity, which means proper and professional assessments are needed to ensure all employees are protected. MyAbilities is proud to announce our partnership with […]

Claim and Medical Management in MyAbilities

Written by Jacob Lazarovic, MD, FAAFP, MyAbilities Chief Medical Officer MyAbilities is an innovative new integrated platform which, at its core, offers employers an opportunity to create a database of comprehensive, objective digital job profiles (DJPs) describing the functional characteristics of every job type at their company. This offers an employer key benefits including more efficient […]

Ontario Court Confirms Employer Can Request IME

Written by E.C. Carla Zabek, Barrister & Solicitor, Mediator & Facilitator, Human Rights & Workplace Investigator The Divisional Court ruled that in appropriate circumstances, an employer can request an employee to submit to an independent medical assessment (IME) as part of the accommodation process.  In this case, the employer, a school board, received conflicting medical reports which […]