Ep 37. Tackling Back Pain in the Green Industry: A University of Florida Physical Therapy Study

In this episode, we sit down with Kim and Janeen from the UF Physical Therapy Department to discuss their research study on addressing low back pain among nursery and landscape workers. They share the motivation behind the study, the data collection and training methods, and the challenges and barriers they've encountered in implementing practical solutions. The conversation explores how physical therapy and worker health are deeply intertwined with the green industry, and the team's goal of providing alternative pain management strategies to reduce opioid use. This episode offers valuable insights for landscape and nursery business owners looking to support the wellbeing of their workforce. Show Notes: Kim Dunleavy UF Physical Therapy Department kdunleavy@phhp.ufl.edu greensideuppodcast@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/greensideuppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/skyfroglandscape/ www.skyfroglandscape.com www.indepenttreeservice.com Mention Green Side Up or use the link below to get $500 off with your SingleOps subscription! https://referral.singleops.com/l/JORDANUPCA68/ Podcast Produced by Mr. Producer - https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/