Back In Motion Burleigh Waters are now offering ergonomic assessments at your home to ensure your workstation is setup correctly, which will assist in preventing injuries.
Over the last few weeks, we have noticed an increase in clients coming into our clinics with work related neck, shoulder and lower back injuries from having an incorrect workstation setup at home.
39% of neck pain is directly related to an incorrect workstation – this figure is expected to increase with more of us using the laptop on the dining room table, on the couch or working in bed!!
To help prevent injuries from occurring, our Physiotherapists are now offering Work From Home Ergonomic Assessments, a special service that can benefit both individuals and organizations of all sizes.
These can be done via a home visit and/or an online consultation, with enhanced COVID-19 infection control measures followed throughout the home visit.
We will provide a copy of the assessment for each client to keep and pass on to their HR department, which can assist with OHS compliance for home offices. A home ergonomic assessment is a small price to pay to ensure the safety of you or your staff and to help avoid work-related injuries at home.
Some common indicators that you may need an ergonomic assessment include:
- Hand or wrist pain
- Stiff shoulders and headaches
- Sore lower back
- Tight hips
Your assessment will be completely tailored to your job and personal requirements. Your individual needs as an administrator may require a two screen set up; a graphic designer may require a bigger screen and an accountant may require a number pad or an additional vertical screen. Whatever role you play within your company, we will assess it accordingly and provide all necessary recommendations
In the meantime, here are a few of tips from our Physios to get you thinking about your workstation habits at home:
- Watch that phone! Do you spend a lot of time on your mobile phone? Keep your phone in easy reach and try and use a hands-free option where possible.
- MOVE! Your most important posture is your next posture. Remember to move during the day - take regular breaks and don't forget to stretch. Movement is often reduced when working from home as we no longer have to walk to the car/train station/office or walk to meetings. Keep an eye on your daily steps and try to set a reminder to get up and move (walk, stretch or exercise) every 30-60mins.
- Relax! An optimal desk setup should feel easy and not put a strain on the body. The setup should also encourage a more relaxed posture once you become accustomed to it.
To enquire about organising an ergonomic assessment for your home workstation, or on behalf of your business, contact Back In Motion Burleigh Waters on 5613 3115.