HEALTH RISK APPRAISAL

(Fitness Assessments, Wellness Profiles, Health Screens)

 

Introduction Benefits of a Health Risk Appraisal Study Profile Our Programs Components

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INTRODUCTION

A HEALTH RISK APPRAISAL (HRA) is an assessment of a person's present fitness level and current lifestyle behavior. A Health Risk Appraisal can take many forms and measure a variety of fitness and health parameters.

The parameters measured in the HRA present a balanced approach that covers the primary factors in fitness and lifestyle management. These test criteria are also supported by a substantial Data base from years of assessment collection and statistical analysis.

Curtis has been conducting fitness and wellness assessment to individuals and organizations since 1985.

 

Health Risk Appraisals are the most effective tool for creating awareness, motivating and educating the individual to improve their lifestyle behavior.

 

This confidential program provides information on all aspects of the participants' fitness level as well as their Personal Wellness Profile if so desired. Curtis uses a "state-of-the-art" testing system known as the MICROFIT to perform the "standardized portion" of each assessment. MICROFIT is non-imposing, interactive, entertaining, simple to operate and educational. It provides immediate feedback with printouts of statistical comparisons and norms to assist the individual in setting realistic goals and program planning.

 

 

BENEFITS OF A HEALTH RISK APPRAISAL

The HRA is one of the most effective means of measuring current health risks of employee groups. It is also critical for creating interest, awareness and education.

This program provides both the employer and employee with the following positive benefits:

A. For Employer/Manager
  • Direct health related impact on participating employees

    • Healthier, more fit employees
    • Employees taking responsibility for improved health
    • Increased education on personal lifestyle management

  • Improved morale due to the employee's perception that the employer is providing opportunities to improve health and wellness.

  • Increased awareness and employee participation in health promotion programs.

  • Assessment of current levels of health (risk) in the employee population (aggregate)

    • will help determine program needs and policy formation
    • may identify target follow-up programming

  • Decreased levels of short and long-term absence

  • First stage in reducing the employees' risk for lifestyle related disease and injury

  • Direct hands-on understanding of employee needs and interests.



B. For individual participants
    Potential Benefits:

  • Improved health and well-being
  • Reduced risk for lifestyle related disease (heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, cancer, chronic back pain, etc.)
  • Increased energy
  • Stronger muscles and bones
  • Improved mental outlook
  • Reduced stress levels
  • Improved Blood Pressure
  • Control of body weight
  • Greater task focus
  • More productivity
  • Increased self-awareness
  • A clear understanding of personal health issues and how to address them.

 

 

STUDY PROFILE

Large Corporation example
Discussion points - the following statements are based on the results of the HRA pilot project performed at a large corporation from Feb/97 - Sep/98.
One hundred and twenty participants took part in the project.
1. Many of the successful participants that took part in the HRA Pilot Project signed-up for the project because they felt at a loss on how to make positive lifestyle behavior changes.
2.The HRA program gave them the opportunity to take responsibility for their own health and they felt comfortable with the program because they knew there would many other employees in the same position as them.
3.The HRA program had a significant impact on the fitness levels of participants after just 6 months. Participants that remained active showed a significant improvement in all of the fitness and wellness parameters.
4.After a one year period 50% of original HRA participants were still active on a regular basis and had maintained the fitness improvements made over the first six months. Some of the participants continued to improve their fitness level. These changes are reflective of behavior change, as participants were required to motivate themselves to continue to exercise (i.e. new exercise habits/changes had been made).

 

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Curtis can provide the following types of assessments:

    1. Fitness assessment (with Microfit)
    2. Wellness Profile (with Microfit)
    3. Post offer employment screening
    4. Pre-employment function screening
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    5. Physical Demands Analysis
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Highlights of the fitness assessment
  • Prints out an informative report detailing comparative data concerning the individuals' test scores in relation to standardized group norms.
  • Can test a variety of fitness and health parameters
  • Instrumental in identifying weaknesses and strengths
  • Can combine employees for team challenges
  • Company can study the group data on the overall fitness and health of it's employees
  • Great for individual goal setting and education


Highlights of the Wellness profile
  • Computerized printout of 5 different wellness areas
  • Helps individuals recognize health areas for improvement
  • Motivates positive change
  • Provides guidlines for implementing change


Highlights of the Pre-placement Functional Screening
  • Determines the workers' abilities in relation to critical job demands
  • Includes a physical assessment and job-specific functional testing
  • Report is a non-discriminatory guide for placing workers into appropriate job duties
  • Maximizes safety and worker productivity
  • Administered by a qualified therapist

 

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HEALTH RISK APPRAISAL (ASSESSMENT) COMPONENTS


The HRA may be modified to respond to specific needs of the individual

1. Microfit Fitness Assessment (1 hour)
  • Blood Pressure
  • Body Weight
  • Body Composition (Skinfolds)
  • Bicep Strength
  • Back Flexibility
  • Aerobic Fitness (bike test)
  • Computerized results and norm comparison

2. Back Screening
  • Lateral flexion
  • Abdominal Strength
  • Hamstring Flexibility

3. Microfit Persponal Wellness Profile (optional)

A written profile analyzing key elements of an individual's health and lifestyle

  • Exercise
  • Nutrition
  • Stress
  • Health & Safety
  • Smoking
  • General Wellness
  • Computerized results

4. Program Consultation (optional)
  • Recommendations based on test results
  • Aerobic and strength conditioning guidelines
  • Review of stretching exercises
  • At-home or gym program card/guidelines
  • Guidlines for Wellness and Lifestyle behavior changes

An additional Program Consultation of 30 minutes (if applicable) may also be set-up after the initial assessment only (within a two week period) to review a basic fitness program for individual participants, monitor progress and provide support.

Subsequent follow up sessions may also be implemented.

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