Industrial & Occupational Physiotherapy commonly treats: Repetitive strain injury (RSI), Work-related back and neck pain, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Shoulder and elbow overuse injuries, Manual handling injuries, Prolonged sitting or standing posture problems.
NCAHP: Community Rehabilitation Sciences · Workplace Injuries
Industrial & Occupational Physiotherapy
Protecting your body at work and getting you back to full capacity.
Ergonomic workstation assessment and correctionReturn-to-work rehabilitation planningRepetitive strain injury treatment
This page is for general information only, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified physiotherapist.
What this care covers
Industrial physiotherapy (also called occupational or ergonomic physiotherapy) focuses on injuries that happen at work, or that are made worse by the way you work. It involves assessing your workplace setup, treating repetitive strain, back pain and shoulder problems, and designing programmes that get you back to work safely. It also covers pre-employment screening and worksite hazard assessments.
Ergonomic workstation assessment and correction
Return-to-work rehabilitation planning
Repetitive strain injury treatment
Manual handling training and injury prevention
Conditions treated
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Pain, weakness, or numbness from repetitive tasks such as typing, assembly work, or machine operation.
Work-Related Back Pain
Lower and upper back pain caused or worsened by prolonged sitting, standing, or manual handling at work.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nerve compression at the wrist causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand, common in desk and manual workers.
Shoulder and Elbow Overuse
Tendinopathy, bursitis, or muscle strain from repeated overhead work or tool use.
Manual Handling Injuries
Acute or chronic injuries from lifting, carrying, or pushing at work.
Neck Pain from Desk Work
Cervical pain and headaches from sustained poor posture at a computer or workstation.
When to seek help
- Pain or aching that builds during or after a work shift
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or arms
- Stiffness in the neck or back that eases with movement
- Weakness when gripping or lifting
- Pain with specific tasks such as typing or reaching overhead
- Headaches linked to time at a screen
How treatment is delivered
- Ergonomic workstation assessment and correction
- Return-to-work rehabilitation planning
- Repetitive strain and overuse injury treatment
- Manual handling training and technique correction
- Graded strengthening for injured body part
- Postural correction and movement re-education
- Functional capacity guidance where clinically appropriate and within the physiotherapist's service scope
Modalities & equipment
Clinical equipment and therapeutic techniques applied based on individual assessment.
TENS (adjunct only)Ultrasound therapy (adjunct only)IFT (adjunct only)Traction (selected cervical or lumbar cases only)Kinesio tapingErgonomic tools and aids
These modalities may be used only where clinically appropriate and available. Your physiotherapist decides whether a modality is suitable after assessment. Exercise, education, and active self-management remain central to every plan.
Relevant certifications
Occupational Health Physiotherapy (IAP)Ergonomics certificationFunctional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)Manual Handling Trainer
What treatment aims to do
01
Address the movement patterns behind a recurring workplace injury
02
Plan a graded return to full work duties
03
Assess your workstation and the tasks your job actually involves
04
Build long-term postural and movement habits
In-clinic vs home visit physiotherapy
Transparent Comparison| What to compare | In-clinic | Home visit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fee | ₹300 to ₹1,500 a session. It depends on your city. | ₹400 to ₹2,000 a session. It depends on your city. |
| Exact fee | Set by each physiotherapist and shown on their profile | Set separately for home visits and shown on their profile |
| Best for | Equipment-based rehab and first assessments | Limited mobility, post-surgery, and elderly care |
| Equipment | Full clinic setup | Portable equipment the physiotherapist brings |
| Travel | You travel to the clinic | The physiotherapist comes to you |
| Booking | Pick a clinic slot on search | Filter by home visit on search |
Frequently asked questions
Address the movement patterns behind a recurring workplace injury Plan a graded return to full work duties Assess your workstation and the tasks your job actually involves Build long-term postural and movement habits
Physiotherapists on BookPhysio.in can offer home visits for industrial & occupational physiotherapy. Use the Home visit filter on the search page to see who covers your area.
An in-clinic session is usually ₹300 to ₹1,500 and a home visit ₹400 to ₹2,000. It depends on your city. The exact fee is shown on each physiotherapist's profile before you book, and you pay the physiotherapist directly after the session.
BookPhysio.in does not ask for a referral to send a booking request. If your condition needs medical input first, or your insurer or employer scheme asks for a referral, the physiotherapist will tell you at the assessment. If you already have a prescription or report, share it at your first session.
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