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Read moreInflammation or irritation of a tendon, often seen in wrists, elbows, and shoulders from repetitive assembly line work.
Caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, often related to assembly or packing tasks.
A painful condition affecting the outside of the elbow, commonly due to repetitive twisting or gripping actions.
Resulting from repetitive overhead lifting or movements.
Employ Health offers onsite physiotherapy services tailored to the manufacturing industry. Our physiotherapists work directly within manufacturing environments across Australia and New Zealand, providing proactive programs, treatments and preventive exercises targeted at reducing the risk of RSIs.
Early Identification and treatment of RSI related symptoms can prevent escalation into more serious conditions. Employ Health’s early intervention physiotherapy is focused on proactively addressing any signs of strain, ensuring workers receive timely and effective treatment.
We conduct comprehensive medical screenings to evaluate the physical suitability of potential employees for manufacturing roles. This process identifies any predispositions to repetitive strain injuries, allowing for appropriate job placements, prehab and other preventive strategies.
Our customised rehabilitation programs are a key health and wellness strategy for workers who have sustained RSIs. These programs focus on restoring strength, flexibility, and functionality, ensuring a safe return to work.
Employ Health's job capacity matching assessess and aligns the physical demands of specific manufacturing roles with the capabilities of workers. This approach works to minimise the risk of RSIs by ensuring that workers are not placed in roles that exceed their physical capacity.
Understanding the specific ergonomic challenges of manufacturing tasks important in preventing RSI. Employ Health produces detailed ergonomic assessments and recommendations for workplace modifications and the use of supportive equipment to reduce strain and prevent injuries.
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