- Self manage your injury with expert physio guidance
Workplace injuries may be traumatic in nature caused by slips, trips or falls, or may be insidious, building up over time. Common non traumatic workplace injuries include:
Low back pain a common disorder, affecting around one-third of the UK adult population each year.(NICE guidelines 2009) Frequent contributory factors for low back pain include poor lifting techniques, or sustained postures. Correct work station set up is important in preventing low back pain
Repetitive strain (RSI) is injury to the nerves, muscles or ligaments of the hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder and is bought on by repetitive movement. Whilst modern technology such as computer keyboards or mice and game consoles are often implicated any movement repeated time and time again can become a source of problems thus RSI can also affect musicians, assembly workers and construction workers.
Headaches and neck ache Sustaining a poor posture in any position, but frequently when sitting at a desk or driving will place a strain on the neck muscles often causing neck pain and headache. VDU positioning, text size and stressful situations can also be a causative factor for neck pain and headaches
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve as it passes through a tunnel at the wrist into the hand. Common symptoms include pins and needles in the hand and pain when gripping things. Repeated activity particularly with your wrist in extension puts pressure on the nerve. This includes work on a production line, and prolonged computer work. Read more about carpal tunnel
Every injury is unique, so to help you self manage your work injury, we encourage you to first read our articles
To greatly improve your chance in succeeding the self management of your injury, our expert team of Chartered Physiotherapists can help. You can choose a physio, with the specialist skills to treat your injury with a personalised programme.
An exercise disc balance cushion, which is also sometimes known as a stability disc or wobble cushion, is used to improve balance, strengthen core stability and help children who have special educational needs.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is compression of the median nerve as it passes through a tunnel at the wrist into the hand. Common symptoms include pins and needles in the hand and pain when gripping things.
At least one in four of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our lives. Follow these simple tips to minimise your chance of adding to that statistic.
Exercise is of immense benefit to our bodies but in a busy day when is there time to go to the gym? Try some of the following mini-exercises from your home or workplace to stay active & fit.
Physiobench’s top ten reasons why exercise should be your top New Years resolution.
Working in a poor position at the computer can cause pain in the neck, lower back, hip, upper back, wrist and arms. Our ergonomic information will help you to check how well your workstation is set up
You get tennis elbow and neck from any repetitive action that uses the muscles which pull back and / or turn the wrist such as using a screwdriver, a computer keyboard or playing a musical instrument.
For the inclusive package of £28, you receive a personalised injury self management programme comprising exercises and expert advice from your chosen physio.
Included in this price is a follow up assessment, which you can choose to take at any time within 3 months folllowing the initial assessment.
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