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Occupational Physiotherapy FAQ: Work Related Injuries

Desk worker with poor posture The effective management of work related injuries is based on the edict that prevention is better than cure.  Prevention tactics utilise the strategic application of ergonomics within the work place in order to design the working environment to match the capabilities of the worker and reduce the risk of injury.

It is never possible to completely eliminate injury risk and if symptoms of musculoskeletal injury do start to appear, subsequent management is determined by the nature of the onset.

The Nottingham Physiotherapy Clinic is part of COPE Occupational Health and Ergonomic Services Ltd.  Each physiotherapist is experienced in ergonomics and occupational health and are experts in assessing, advising and treating work related problems.   Please see the occupational health and ergonomics sections for related information.

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