Treatment without prevention is simply unsustainable.  - Bill Gates

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in Canada are estimated to be an astounding $22 billion annually, and a significant number of these disorders are attributed to workplace related hazards. 

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Research Articles:

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A wearable motion tracking system to reduce direct care worker injuries: An exploratory study

 

Use of wearable technology for performance assessment: A validation study 

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Wearable motion capture unit for shoulder injury prevention

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News Articles: 

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Making the case for MSD prevention- The economics of ergonomics

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Wearable devices aim to reduce workplace accidents  - Financial Times

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How Wearable Tech is Reducing Workplace Injuries - IOT Evolution 

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Wearables in the Workplace - Harvard Business Review

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