Occupational Health
Bespoke solutions to musculoskeletal issues in the workplace.
Occupational health, also known as occupational health and safety, is the field of keeping employers and employees safe at work and the treatment received to help them return to it after an accident.
A growing body of evidence shows that work is good for physical health, mental health and wellbeing. People do not need to be 100% fit to engage with work and it is a key goal of physiotherapists and all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to enable people to safely remain in or return to work wherever possible.
What We Offer
As leading physiotherapists in the country, we work closely with the employer and employee to deliver an occupational health assessment, individualised rehabilitation programme and return to work strategy.
Early intervention has been shown to reduce the overall time off work and encourage a quicker return to work, which is beneficial to both the employee and employer.
Services
Manual Handling Training
Bespoke training, designed to your company’s individual needs.
Training is delivered by experienced senior physiotherapists and is made up of the best available evidence from health and safety, bio-mechanics, physiotherapy and psychology research.
We assess:
- Pre-course site visit
- Practical sessions
- 3-year certification
- Face to face delivery
This service costs £175 (45 minutes assessment, 45-minute write-up).
Vehicle Assessment
Proactively address comfort levels and positively impact work productivity. The design of an efficient cockpit and its associated devices alongside appropriate education should significantly reduce the risk of postural or overuse injuries whilst boosting comfort, efficiency and staff productivity.
We assess:
- Posture
- Positioning
- Limitations
- Fleet upgrades
This service costs £350 for a half-day and £500 for a full day.
Workstation Assessment
Proactively address comfort levels and positively impact work productivity.
The design of an efficient workstation and appropriate education will significantly reduce the risk of postural or overuse injuries whilst boosting comfort, efficiency and staff productivity.
We will assess:
- Posture
- Position
- External environment
- Devices used
This service costs £200 (hour assessment, 1-hour write-up).
Injuries & Return to Work
Most injuries in and out of work would be classified as soft tissue injuries and it is important these patients are given the right advice early. Often these patients will attend GP surgeries or A&E departments where they are commonly signed off work and told to rest.
This goes against current guidance which is to encourage early return to work, protect the injured area if required (by modifying activity) but to keep the area moving and exposed to some load in order for it to repair.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about our occupational health services or would like to work with us in your workplace.
Contact Us
Please get in touch if you have any questions about our occupational health services or would like to work with us in your workplace.