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The BLS reports California had 4.8 cases of injuries per 100 full time workers; the US average is 4.4. Musculoskeletal disorders & injuries are the country’s most costly form of worker’s comp claim.  Musculoskeletal worker’s comp claims are $20 billion in direct costs and $100 billion on lost productivity. These costs can cripple a corporations ability to be competitive in a global marketplace. American employers are faced with sociological issues pertaining to: an aging epidemic, an obesity epidemic, and increasing medical costs. It’s getting more & more expensive as we get older & fatter.