Workplace strain injury is the most common yet preventable injury causing over 60% of health care workers perform their jobs in pain. Early detection and treatment can prevent prolonged injury occurrence. Previous injuries, poor posture, illness, improper ergonomics and improper patient handling techniques contribute to chronic pain, strain injury, reinjury and potential long-term disability. Identifying workplace risks for injury, as well as knowing the causes, symptoms and how to treat and prevent strain injury, can go a long way toward creating a healthy workplace. Applying the 4 P’s of ergonomics (planning, prioritizing, pacing and posture) to work tasks has been shown to significantly reduce workplace pain and injuries and successfully assist workers in return to work after an injury. Review of basic transfer and patient handling procedures and use of innovative equipment not only prevents worker injury but promotes optimal independence of clients. Learning about their own body asymmetries promotes postural adjustments and use of correct body mechanics to prevent injury. Review of basic pre and post-workplace exercises, stretches and fitness pursuits which follow the Motion is Lotion premise to keep bodies strong and supple and less likely to become injured and stimulate discussion regarding community fitness options.