Office ergonomics and injury prevention

Over the last ten years, there has been an increase in days off work for low back and neck pains along with repetitive stress injuries. As everyone knows, prevention is better and cheaper than cure!

Why the increase?

As a result of the advancement of IT, people are spending longer sitting at their desks without taking natural breaks.

Added to this is an increase in stress, which has become a more widespread problem as a result of job uncertainties.

Recent statistics reveal a lack of regular exercise, and an increase in obesity.

These three factors alone increase the likelihood of workplace problems.

How can we help

• DSE Assessments
• Ergonomic Workstation Self Assessment on line. Click here to view a sample of our self assessment questionaire

Advice on posture, work time management and exercise will increase overall comfort at the workstation, resulting in :

• Reduction of lower back pain
• Reduction of stress caused neck and shoulder tension
• Prevention of repetitive strains

If you would like further information, click here.

Ergonomic Workstation Self Assessment on line.

You can now get your employees to do their own desk assessments (DSE) on line. The Work Station Self Assessment has been set up for the convenience of your employees. See the sample below. Once completed, the form will be submitted to both the company's HR (or other designated area) and to the Josephine Lawson Physiotherapy Clinic, where it will be assessed by our ergonomist and in discussion with the company, appropriate action will be taken, where necessary. ( e.g new chair,revision of equipment etc).
Click here to view a sample of our self assessment questionaire.

Back Care Presentations

We offer a one hour in-house back care presentation for you and your employees. This includes work station assessments and advice.

For further details please call: 020 7488 4924

Pregnancy need not be a burden

At the Josephine Lawson Physiotherapy Clinic we are able to treat and advise on low back pain, neck and upper back pain with relation to pregnancy.

We can also carry out Risk Assessments in the work place for pregnant employees.

Download Tips For Pregnancy In the Work Place.