Physioworks Ergonomics

When every care has been taken in producing the perfect office environment things can still go wrong. Staff take sick leave for back problems aggravated by being at work. Workstations can pass the EC regulations but still cause postural problems. Hot desking might not be regarded as quite so hot by the staff required to use it. Sitting comfortably is not necessarily sitting correctly, but often staff education is the missing link for the workstation problem.

Physioworks chartered physiotherapists understand the causes of pain, and can provide solutions which meet the needs of the worker, the HR department and the company. Physioworks Ergonomics has been developed through treating our clients at the clinic, identifying workplace issues, and following this up with an assessment at the workstation. This aids symptom resolution significantly, as postural and work habits are a major cause of back and neck pain.

Physioworks Ergonomics Services include:

•  Specialist ergonomic assessments for workers with pain
•  Office-wide ergonomic consultations
•  Product advice
•  On-site clinics
•  Manual handling training
•  VDU worksation training
•  Healthy Back at work lectures

Typical solutions to ergonomic problems will have two elements - a minor change to the positioning of a workstation, but more major changes in the client's use of that workstation. These may include postural habit changing techniques and education. Like training for a marathon - you don't run 26 miles on your first session - learning to sit well is a physical challenge that the body has to adapt to. Learning to do so requires commitment and sometimes specialist advice.