Canon Medical launches healthy sonographer program

With up to 90 percent of clinical sonographers experiencing symptoms of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs), Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. launched an all-new program designed to help reduce the leading causes of pain and injury for sonographers so they can scan more comfortably. The healthy sonographer program aims to educate sonographers about best practices to prevent positioning themselves in awkward postures – including reaching and twisting – which can result in injuries to the shoulders, neck, and wrists and can be a detriment to patient engagement.

Canon Medical consulted with Sound Ergonomics to cultivate the new program, which includes free education events to instruct sonographers about the ideal positioning to help prevent long-term injuries, improve patient engagement, and reduce costs to the provider that can arise when a sonographer is injured; HealthySonographer.com, a resource website where sonographers can learn best practices from the experts by watching videos, reading published articles on the topic, and learn stretches and exercises ideal for reducing sonographer injury.