Office Workstation Risk Assessment Training For Allied Health Professionals
For those allied health professionals that work in private clinical practice (osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, myotherapists and exercise physiologists), understanding the most common hazards and risks associated with desk based computer work is essential as often these hazards and risks may result in an individuals increased risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. Common musculoskeletal disorders seen in workers who spend long periods of time working at a desk include neck pain, upper limb disorders (tendinopathies of the elbow and wrist) and lower back pain. If you are looking to further your knowledge in this area, then take the time to check out the 1 day ergonomic risk assessment training course that osteopath Heath Williams and physiotherapist Wade Brennan of Corporate Work Health Australia run. Find out more about this course at https://corporateworkhealth.com.au/ohs-services/professional-development-ergonomics-manual-handling-gold-coast-melbourne-sydney/. Corporate Work Health Australia run this courses in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast/Brisbane area.
This blog post was written by osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy. Principle Four Osteopathy is one of Melbourne City CBD leading Osteopathy clinics. At the clinic we treat a wide range of clients, ranging from the office worker, exercise enthusiast to athlete. We have 3 experienced osteopaths working across both of the clinics. The Melbourne City CBD clinic is located at 29 Somerset Place (basement), close to the corner of Elizabeth St and Little Bourke in the Melbourne City CBD. Our premises adjoin the Jon Weller Personal Training Studio, a fully-equipped training space which allows clients to combine their osteopathy treatment with exercise tutorials or specific training programs and rehabilitation. The Docklands clinic is located at 717 Bourke St (Ground Floor), beneath the Channel 9 building near the walkway from Southern Cross Train Station to Etihad Stadium. Our premises adjoin Pilates on Bourke, a fully-equipped pilates and yoga training space which allows clients to combine their osteopathy treatment with exercise tutorials, pilates or specific training programs and rehabilitation. To speak to an Osteopath or book an appointment at Principle Four Osteopathy, please book online or call 03 9670 9290.