Our personalised approach to workplace health offers bespoke onsite physiotherapy programs, rooted in years of understanding the food processing industry. We grasp both the challenges and opportunities faced by our clients in this sector and devise Onsite Programs delivered by our national team of physiotherapists.
In collaboration with you, we establish an Onsite Program. This program utilises a dedicated onsite segment we term the ‘Health Hub’. Here, we engage with your team, offering both preventive and rehabilitative exercises, coupled with manual therapy, fortifying the health of your workforce.
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Full time occupational health physiotherapists
Our prime concern is occupational health. Every physiotherapist at Employ Health is fully committed to fostering vibrant onsite health environments, free from the distractions of private practices or sports affiliations.
Extensive Experience
Our team is rich in occupational health knowledge. From the food processing industry to other sectors across Australia and New Zealand, we impart unmatched expertise to your establishment.
Innovative reporting
We excel in adaptive data systems. Our customised reports provide pivotal insights, even addressing specific needs within varied facets of the industry.
National Team
With representation in all pivotal Australian states and a formidable presence in New Zealand, Employ Health is your dependable ANZ ally.
JUST SOME OF EMPLOY HEALTH’S CLIENTS
We work with businesses ranging from of 15 to 2000+ staff, implementing onsite programs for single sites through to multi-sites both locally and nationally.
The Need for Physiotherapy in the Food Processing Industry
Addressing Physically Intense Tasks:
The food processing industry often demands labor-intensive roles. Workers might face repetitive actions and substantial lifting tasks. With guidance from Employ Health, these employees can adopt optimal techniques and habits, reducing injury risks.
Reducing Compensation Claims
Through our proactive health initiatives, the incidence of injuries can be significantly lowered, leading to fewer compensation claims and decreased insurance premiums. These financial benefits can be redirected to bolster the well-being of workers, uplifting the overall performance.
Minimising Lost Time
Work-related injuries can result in considerable non-productive hours. Our onsite physiotherapy services aim to diminish, if not completely eliminate, the downtime caused by health setbacks.
Boosting Morale
Prioritising employee health is a testament to care, addressing fundamental concerns that might otherwise impede morale. The upshot? An invigorated, productive workforce.
Features of Our Food Processing Onsite Physiotherapy Program
Envision a dedicated physiotherapy centre right within your food processing facility. Beyond diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal challenges, it provides a conducive environment for rehabilitation. Our state-of-the-art digital tools also pinpoint high-risk areas, guiding your proactive health approach.
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Call 1300 367 519What Is Onsite Physiotherapy?
Onsite physiotherapy is an umbrella term for a multitude of health and safety initiatives. These initiatives may include but are not limited to:
- Onsite manual therapy for the workers
- Risk audits of jobs and worker tasks
- Exercise therapy for injury recovery
- Exercise therapy for injury prevention - Prehab
- Tool box talks
- Educational seminars on a range of health initiatives
- Pre-Employment screenings
- Audiometry testing
- Spirometry testing
- Workforce Capacity matching
Physiotherapy's Significance in the Food Processing Industry
Onsite physiotherapy addresses a spectrum of work-induced conditions, predominantly those arising from repetitive tasks typical in food processing. Our occupational physiotherapists identify these nuances, discerning contributing job elements and proposing corrective modifications.
Physiotherapy For Back Pain
For example, determining the cause behind a worker's back pain, perhaps from lifting heavy crates, paves the way for our physiotherapists to recommend adjustments to the task. This advice is complemented by hands-on therapy and restorative exercises to prevent recurrent issues.
Physiotherapy For Neck Pain
Physiotherapists utilise a range of techniques to diagnose and manage all types of neck pain in a safe and effective manner. The comfort and safety of workers are always the primary concern of any treating Employ Health physiotherapist.
Physiotherapy For Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be one of the most challenging areas to diagnose and treat due to the joint's increased mobility. Many production jobs often see numerous upper limb and shoulder pathologies due to the repetitive nature of the tasks. Identifying poor biomechanical control of the shoulder and improper anatomical positioning at work is vital for resolving these conditions in the workforce.
Physiotherapy For Repetitive Strain Injuries
The repetitive nature of many tasks in the food processing domain increases the likelihood of RSIs. Employ Health’s unparalleled expertise guarantees the best outcomes for both the employee and the organisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It allows the worker to have any pain or discomfort diagnosed and treated immediately while onsite at work by trained professionals. It improves the workplace culture when workers are able to complete their jobs pain free.
An outcome measure is an objective measure that physiotherapists use to track a worker’s progress from presentation to release. It is used to show, from an objective standpoint, progress in the worker’s injury rehabilitation.
The appointment will be the same as attending a normal physiotherapist clinic with the clinician obtaining the worker’s personal contact details, medical history and consent forms followed by a full subjective and objective assessment and manual therapy or rehabilitation exercise as dictated by the assessment findings.
Onsite physiotherapy is not covered by health insurance as it is a free service provided by the worksite who have contracted Employ Health to deliver this service.