{"id":22,"date":"2021-02-18T01:52:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T01:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2023-05-04T15:29:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T15:29:37","slug":"stretch-it-out","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/stretch-it-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretch It Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1452836633781{margin-bottom: 53px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading stripe_pos=&#8221;hide&#8221; text=&#8221;Stretch It Out!<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23242f5d&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Implement a structured employee stretching program. Turnkey, comprehensive guides and videos. Integrated into a Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) intervention strategy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading stripe_pos=&#8221;hide&#8221; text=&#8221;A Simple, Structured, &amp; Sustainable Warm-up Program for ALL Workplaces&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23242f5d&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642314227565{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]The principles and concepts integrated in the design of Stretch It Out!\u00ae were developed by Scott Ege, a licensed physical therapist and ergonomics specialist. Scott has over 30 years of orthopedic clinical practice as a licensed physical therapist, which includes extensive consulting within industry for management and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).<\/p>\n<p>Through his years of proactively addressing MSD injuries, Scott has had the opportunity to consult with various employer clients to either develop or \u201crefresh\u201d workplace stretching programs. These experiences allowed for the opportunity to identify several key observations regarding workplace stretching programs that had ultimately \u201cfailed\u201d and identify critical elements that led to a successful process. The result is Stretch It Out!\u00ae (\u201cSIO!).<\/p>\n<p>SIO! is successfully utilized by hundreds of employers throughout North America as a safe and effective strategy to prevent sprain &amp; strain injuries. Whether you are launching a new Warm-Up program or Refreshing an existing stretching program, SIO! will provide the structure and resources needed in achieving positive results. Whether you have 50 or 1500+ employees, SIO! is adaptable and customizable to meet your needs![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;right-to-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683214165077{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/StretchItOut-OverviewFlyer-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-346 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-788x1024.png 788w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-768x998.png 768w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-1182x1536.png 1182w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-900x1169.png 900w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM.png 1444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Learn More: Download Brochure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/ohsonline.com\/articles\/2009\/11\/01\/the-benefits-of-stretching.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits of stretching<\/a><br \/>\nas featured in Occupational Health &amp; Safety.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ohsonline.com\/articles\/2009\/11\/01\/the-benefits-of-stretching.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-429 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-6.13.28-PM-300x121.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-6.13.28-PM-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-6.13.28-PM.png 405w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619627054376{margin-bottom: 45px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Contact us today to learn more.&#8221; h4=&#8221;Stretching, as part of a comprehensive MSD intervention strategy, reduces risk.&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; add_button=&#8221;right&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Call 815.988.7588&#8243; btn_color=&#8221;info&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:tel%3A8159887588&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619627421119{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619627006659{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 47px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619627397374{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Comprehensive &amp; Affordable Option for Employers&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642314277261{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619560616857{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Stretch It Out!<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> License Includes:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">SIO! Employer License<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">SIO! Employer User Manual<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 64-page resource designed for the SIO! Champion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step-by-step process for developing, implementing, and sustaining an effective workplace stretching initiative.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topics include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role of Stretching in Safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basis for Stretching at Work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiology of Stretching &amp; Warm-Up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizational Flow, Roles, &amp; Responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods to Monitor Results<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References\/Research<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Stretch Coach Handbooks (Pack of 10)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topics include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stretch Coach Responsibilities<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos and explanation of all 40 stretches &amp; movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for proper technique<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modified position for 100% participation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of nine different routines\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Available in Spanish and French\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Video Resource (USB Thumb drive).\u00a0 Includes:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Professional 15-minute Stretch Coach Training Video<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video demonstration of all 40 stretches &amp; movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playlists specific to upper, lower, and total body areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five \u201clive\u201d (plug &amp; play) stretching routines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683214152646{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/StretchItOut-OverviewFlyer-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-346 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-788x1024.png 788w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-768x998.png 768w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-1182x1536.png 1182w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM-900x1169.png 900w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-15-at-11.56.28-PM.png 1444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Learn More: Download Brochure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid initial_loading_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1683213950907-da371369722395cb9153caa8676e0569-8&#8243; include=&#8221;436,435,434&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644452431711{background-color: #fcfcfc !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619560188544{padding-top: 47px !important;padding-bottom: 18px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619560109783{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading stripe_pos=&#8221;hide&#8221; text=&#8221;Trusted for over 20 years.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23242f5d&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619578440547{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1452839824807{margin-bottom: 27px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;210&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #8fc187; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Reduce MSDs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;211&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #8fc187; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Increase Worker MPG<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;212&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #8fc187; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Promote Safety &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;213&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #8fc187; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Sustain Your Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619649955050{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619627283477{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading stripe_pos=&#8221;hide&#8221; text=&#8221;What Employers &amp; Consultants Say&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23242f5d&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;ARI Integrated Work Injury Solutions&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1620172265385{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-217 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ARI-AdvancedRehabilitation-300x134.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ARI-AdvancedRehabilitation-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ARI-AdvancedRehabilitation.png 306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>As a physical therapist and industrial ergonomics specialist, I have found the SIO! program to be a valuable tool to help companies improve their safety and work injury prevention efforts. The keystone of SIO! is the program\u2019s structure, which allows a consultant to confidently offer employer\u2019s a stretching program that can be successfully and smoothly implemented with a great opportunity for longevity. The program provides all the necessary training and educational materials, saving the consultant time and effort.<\/div>\n<div><b>Ben Sanford, PT, MS \u2013 Physical Therapist \/ Ergonomic Specialist<\/b><br \/>\n<b>ARI Integrated Work Injury Solutions<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;Schneider-Electric Buildings Business, LLC&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642314573157{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>As the EHS Manager of a mid-size (500+ employees) manufacturing facility, my primary function is to prevent occupational injuries. This is a formidable task given the nature of manufacturing activities performed at the plant. Like most manufacturing plants today, our workforce is aging and susceptible to injuries that are caused by, or at least aggravated by \u201crepetitive\u201d work. While there are several factors that have contributed to our world class safety metrics, a great deal of credit goes to services provided by our physical therapist \/ ergonomics specialist, Scott Ege. The combination of ergonomics, early intervention, and the Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> program were key elements for achieving this success. In the years that I have worked with Mr. Ege, I have found him to be intelligent, resourceful, professional, dedicated to his clients, and an individual of high integrity. I have no doubt that our organization has greatly benefitted from his expert services and programs.<\/div>\n<div class=\"align_right1\"><b>Guy Carynski, EHS Manager<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Schneider-Electric Buildings Business, LLC<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;Work Injury Solutions&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1620172407264{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-218 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/workinjurysolutions.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"56\" \/>We have just implemented Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> at our second onsite location. Both of the rollouts went very smoothly and the support tools you have provided in the PowerPoint and training DVD helped greatly. The manual with the clear pictures, verbal descriptions, and alternate stretches provides a great resource for the stretch coaches as well as the therapist onsite. This program saved me hours of development time and therefore cost to my client companies. Well done!<\/div>\n<div><b>Curt DeWeese, PT<br \/>\nPresident, Work Injury Solutions<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;Premier Physical Therapy Services&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1642314591842{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>Mr. Ege, the Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> Program is amazing! The training DVD\u2019s and manuals are complete and easy to use. The program is applicable to any industry and is easily adaptable for unique situations. Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> will be a great addition to my existing work injury management and prevention program. I will no longer have to spend endless hours trying to develop my own stretching program for my clients. I can\u2019t wait to share it with my employer clients.<\/div>\n<div class=\"align_right1\"><b>Tony Rapplean, PT, <\/b><b>Co-Owner<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Premier Physical Therapy Services<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;The Gas Company&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1620172495394{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-214 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the_gas_company-300x48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the_gas_company-300x48.png 300w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/the_gas_company.png 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In October of 2011, our EH&amp;S department requested help from the statewide Safety Steering Committee in approving and helping rollout a stretching program for our entire company. This includes roughly 300 employees located across six islands, eleven offices, and every position from trench diggers to pipe fitters, tank installers to propane drivers and operators to office personnel. As a proponent of stretching in general for better company wellness and someone who has been part of a small office department that has regular done daily stretches since February of 2011, I was immediately on board to help find the solution that EH&amp;S sought out. When I found Ege\u2019s Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> program, I was very impressed to see that it covered every base we were looking for. I called Scott Ege, President of Ege WorkSmart Solutions, PC, to ask a few follow up questions (almost every one of them were readily available as FAQs on the website). While talking to Scott, I found a very professional individual who knew everything about implementing stretching solutions and someone willing to help in any way to implement and sustain his program in our work environment.<\/p>\n<p>We received the license, DVDs and Stretch Coach Handbooks in November; our EH&amp;S Manager and myself took the roles of Co-Champions and began rollout at the Safety Steering Committee level. All members were very impressed, but due to our unique situation of having so many types of personnel and offices, advised that we really needed to come up with not only an implementation plan, but also a sustainability plan. The SIO! Manual and resource materials gave perfect guidance on how to do both. In February of 2012, we rolled out the program statewide to all chiefs, vice presidents, supervisors, managers and chairs. Our Director of EH&amp;S had me present the SIO! work plan at three meetings in order to get our top level workforce on board. Rollout was very simple because Ege makes it simple regardless of which work environment you\u2019re in. Our Stretch Coaches had the materials they needed and have been extremely eager since the beginning to keep this rolling.<\/p>\n<p>Our staff has been on board since and actually looks forward to stretching each day; everyone feels much more energized and less stressed during the work day. We found that Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> is the perfect solution to anyone looking to implement not only a stretching program, but more so, any company who cares about their workers\u2019 wellbeing. If you would like to contact me directly to speak more about our experiences with Ege and Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span> I\u2019ll be more than willing to chat.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, we highly recommend such a quality program like Stretch It Out!<span class=\"sio_label\"><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/span>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"align_right1\"><b>Ryan Chavoustie, The Gas Company<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;Ecolab&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644450393695{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-391 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.08.52-PM-300x72.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.08.52-PM-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.08.52-PM-768x185.png 768w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.08.52-PM.png 890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Scott, just a follow up to our SIO! program start up and implementation. I want to thank you for taking the time to conduct the training for my 11 EHS managers. The presentation was powerful and the material on point. When you asked me what I was looking for from this training, my response was nothing. As in I do not want to have to do anything. My expectations were high but we have now had a successful launch at each of our North American plants and I had zero problems. I want to thank you again for a very well thought out program and implementation process. SIO! is a great program!<br \/>\n<b>Director EH&amp;S Global Operations<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;UltraLife&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644450442844{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-390\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.10.37-PM-300x148.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.10.37-PM-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.10.37-PM.png 648w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The SIO! Program has provided us with an excellent road map for implementing a consistent stretching program and tools to evaluate its effectiveness. This program has been a great time-saver for roll-out of a stretching program. I would definitely recommend this to others.<\/div>\n<div class=\"align_right1\"><b>Health &amp; Safety Coordinator<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;Danfoss&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644450425138{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-399 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.09.41-PM-300x142.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.09.41-PM-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.09.41-PM.png 456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Thank you Scott for the SIO! Program! We have now implemented SIO! in our second plant. The implementation is made so simple with the employee handouts and training video. We have many employees that have taken stretching to the next level and are stretching during breaks and at home! The benefits of increasing blood flow through this simple program can be felt immediately. No man is left behind with the alternative stretches provided in the manual for those people with various limitations.<\/div>\n<div class=\"align_right1\"><b>ISO Safety Compliance Technician<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][stm_info_box style=&#8221;style_2&#8243; title=&#8221;J.L. Clark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644450459953{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-387\" src=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.10.43-PM-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.10.43-PM-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.10.43-PM-768x218.png 768w, https:\/\/egesolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Screen-Shot-2022-02-09-at-5.10.43-PM.png 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The SIO! Program is outstanding. J.L. Clark wanted to introduce a stretching program into our workplace and really wanted to do this right and only do the installation once. We contacted several providers and reviewed their programs but finally realized that SIO! provided the guidance and structure we needed. The concepts make sense and stretches are easy to follow for all of our employees. We are now implementing the SIO! at our other facility as well.<\/div>\n<div class=\"align_right1\"><b>Director Human Resources<\/b><\/div>\n<p>[\/stm_info_box][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1452836633781{margin-bottom: 53px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading stripe_pos=&#8221;hide&#8221; text=&#8221;Stretch It Out!\u00ae&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23242f5d&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221;] Implement a structured employee stretching program. Turnkey, comprehensive guides and videos. 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