Understanding PREHAB

PREHAB is the proactive application of exercise rehabilitation to address any weakness or deficiency a worker may have, before an injury occurs. This process begins with a comprehensive evaluation by one of our qualified workplace health physiotherapists. By understanding the demands of the roles your workers perform they are able to assess and identify any muscle weaknesses or motor control losses that create a risk for and of your workers.  They then develop a customised strengthening and/or fitness program designed to prevent injuries from occurring.

The Essence of PREHAB

Typically, PREHAB involves a series of strengthening and general fitness exercises tailored to address specific vulnerabilities found during a physical assessment. These exercises consider factors such as the individual’s overall fitness, age, exercise background and the physical demands of their role in your workplace.

Benefits of PREHAB for Your Brisbane Manufacturing Workplace

Enhanced Productivity

Creating a fitter, healthier workforce typically results in improved energy levels, reduced injuries and increased productivity.

Support for an Ageing Workforce

As the workforce ages, the risk of injuries and health issues increases. PREHAB is a tactic to help support your workforce and reduce these risks by maintaining the strength, fitness, and health of your workforce.

Reduced Incidence of Injury

Strengthening and conditioning your workers through a custom PREHAB program sets them up for success with the necessary physical capabilities to safely perform their roles, decreasing the likelihood of workplace injuries.

Advantages of PREHAB for Your Team

Improved Quality of Life

Workers who are pain-free enjoy a better quality of life both at work and outside of work being, able to engage with their families, hobbies, and sports.

Team Productivity

Reduced team members on modified duties gives the workplace the ability to effectively and efficiently manage workloads that typically results in a happier, healthier and more productive team members.

Reduced Chronic Illness Rates

Studies indicate that higher fitness levels are associated with reduced instances of chronic illness later in life.

What’s Included in a PREHAB Program?

Your PREHAB program will be customised to your specific workplaces requirements.  It can be delivered in various formats, catering to both groups and individuals. Group sessions can include activities such as Pilates, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), or circuit classes, accommodating 2-10 participants across different disciplines. For those seeking a more personalised approach, one-on-one sessions may be more appropriate where there is a focus on a program designed for your individual workers needs.

When to Consider PREHAB

PREHAB is a proactive approach to preventing injuries in your workplace and is recommended for all workers across all roles within your business. Some examples include:

  • Knee PREHAB: Addressing arthritic conditions, and preventing work-related injuries.
  • Lumbar PREHAB: Core and Pilates programs tailored to prevent lower back pain, beneficial for both production and office workers.
  • Hip PREHAB: Strengthening programs to prevent lower limb injuries, lower back pain, and mitigate hip arthritic conditions.

Why Choose Employ Health?

Employ Health is made up of a team of experienced workplace health physiotherapists dedicated to developing and implementing proactive workplace health programs. Our Brisbane based team will work with you onsite to develop the right program for your business that has all of the ingredients you need to set your business up for success with a workplace health program to deliver on your specific outcomes. Contact Employ Health to discuss how we can take the first step in engaging with your Brisbane based workplace.

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