Physiotherapy for Occupational Health
Cost-effective occupational health dealing with problems caused by pain in the workplace
The health of your workforce is a key factor in the health of your business. Musculoskeletal conditions are the most common cause for staff absences as well as limiting productivity, which ultimately has a knock-on effect on your bottom line.
Occupational health takes a proactive approach to this, focusing on the physical and mental wellbeing of your employees.
This benefits both you and your staff, helping you to create a healthier workforce. In turn, this reduces the costs of employee sick leave and creates a more positive working environment for everyone.
Pain can often be misunderstood. Incorrect or even damaging advice can actually make issues worse. The good news is that, in most cases, the answers to the problem of pain in the workplace are actually quite straightforward and inexpensive.
We provide physiotherapy and occupational health so you can support your staff and help them to overcome pain the right way for faster and more long-lasting results.
A different approach to occupational health in Exeter, Truro and across Devon & Cornwall
Pain should never be something that any of us feel that we need to put up with. It’s actually very rare for pain to be permanent – this absolutely can be something that you can understand and resolve.
Unfortunately, it’s all too common to see bad advice making the situation worse.
Spending long stretches of time at our desks in a fixed position or making repetitive movements can soon take a toll. You may have been told to sit upright or engage your core, or that using a lumbar roll or wedge cushion will ensure correct posture is maintained while sitting. These are actually just a few examples of common advice that has been shown to cause the issue it’s supposed to be preventing!
On-going aches and pain doesn’t mean trhere is something wrong with your body. The answer isn’t expensive equipment or repeated physio appointments that treat the symptoms, not the cause.
Good ergonomics is about the relationship between the human body and the work environment. There are a lot of myths around what id right and wrong! Habit plays a big part in the way we move and carry ourselves. In addition to this, the stresses of work can also be reflected in our bodies.
Simple tweaks can make a big difference. Teaching a person to use their body in a relaxed and comfortable way can be the key to a happy office life.
How we help your staff to overcome pain in the workplace
The first step is often to arrange a workstation assessment. This is likely to be very different than the traditional assessment and result in a very different, but effective plan. We are all unique and use our workstations slightly differently, so it’s important for us to see what your employee does on a day to day basis. We then coach them to be comfortable and efficient at their desk, without the need for any extra equipment.
In some cases, a physiotherapy assessment may complement the changes in the workstation ergonomics. We can also help members of staff who have been suffering with long-term pain.
Our approach uses the latest scientific research on pain for a swift, long-lasting recovery – with less treatment and lower costs.
We have a proven track record providing effective physiotherapy and occupational health in Exeter, Truro and across Devon & Cornwall, helping individuals to recover from pain and stay in the workplace. Contact us to find out how we can help you.