Ergonomic Assessments At Home

Back In Motion are now offering ergonomic assessments at your home to ensure clients have a good workstation setup that will help to prevent injuries.

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 laptop and an accountant may require a number pad. Whatever role you play within your company, we will assess accordingly.

This ergonomic assessment service is available in your home, or via Telehealth. We ensure that enhanced COVID-19 infection control measures are in place when our Physio enters a client's home. Please feel free to contact your nearest practice to discuss these measures with us and to find out how an ergonomic assessment can be of benefit to you and/or your business.

In the meantime, here are a couple of tips from our Physios to get you thinking about your workstation setup and habits at home.

• Watch that phone! Do you spend a lot of time on the phone? Keep your phone in easy reach and try and use a hands-free option where possible.
• MOVE! 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 and we don't duck out to get coffees 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! Although it may feel strange and different initially, optimal desk setup should feel easy and encourage a more relaxed posture once you become accustomed to it.

For further information about our home ergonomic assessment service, please contact your local practice