Since 1998, the American workforce has been increasing its speed to meet higher levels of productivity demands. With fewer employees doing the same amount of work, the instance of slips, trips and falls continues to rise.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites a 37 percent jump from 1998-2007 in these types of injuries, with more than 25,000 slips, trips and falls reported daily. Reducing this statistic could start with pre-employment testing and incorporating balance exercises into a corporate wellness program, says Deborah Lechner, president of ErgoScience.