Workplace Ergonomics

Atlas Physiotherapists treat and rehabilitate a range of work-related injuries as well as offer companies an office wide ergonomic assessment and recommendation. With experience with large corporations such as ACTEW AGL, we are able to assess both small and large office workplaces. Our Physiotherapists also work with individuals suffering from a work related injury within the practice.

  • return to work planning

  • improving an employee’s tolerance to work gradually

  • educating others on injury prevention in the workplace

  • ergonomics workplace assessments

  • health promotion and exercise

  • job task analysis and advice on modifications

  • occupational  and vocational rehabilitation

  • functional capacity evaluations

  • communication and reporting in order to facilitate return to work.

There are significant benefits for both employers and employees in having a physiotherapist ergonomics assessment in the workplace. By tackling problems or potential problems early on, the likelihood of them becoming long lasting is reduced. This improves the health and wellbeing of the working population, helps people stay in work and can result in costs savings for companies.