Industrial & Occupational Physiotherapy

Protecting your body at work and getting you back to full capacity.

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Overview

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 injuries like 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.

Common conditions

Conditions treated

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeNerve compression at the wrist causing hand numbness, tingling, and weakness.Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)Overuse injury to muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive work movements.Work-Related Back PainLumbar pain from prolonged sitting, manual handling, or awkward postures at work.Shoulder Overuse InjuriesRotator cuff tendinopathy and impingement from repetitive overhead tasks.Neck Pain from Screen WorkCervical pain and tension headaches from poor posture at computer workstations.Manual Handling InjuriesAcute or cumulative injuries from lifting, carrying, and physical work tasks.

Signs & symptoms

When to seek help

Wrist or hand numbness, especially at night
Aching forearms or shoulders after work
Low back stiffness after sitting all day
Neck pain and tension headaches
Reduced grip strength
Pain that improves on weekends and worsens at work

Approach

How treatment is delivered

Ergonomic workstation assessment and correction
Return-to-work rehabilitation planning
Manual handling training
Work-hardening and conditioning programmes
Soft tissue therapy and joint mobilisation
Injury prevention education for teams

Equipment used

Modalities & equipment

TENSUltrasound therapyIFTSplinting and bracingHot/Cold packs

Qualifications to look for

Relevant certifications

Occupational Health Physiotherapy (IAP)Ergonomic AssessmentManual Handling Trainer

Patient benefits

What better recovery looks like

Reduced risk of recurring workplace injuries

Faster, safer return to full work duties

Less absenteeism and improved productivity

Long-term postural and movement habits

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