Ergonomics - Rehab for the Industrial Athlete
What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the study of the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of people.
At The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre we can provide you and your company with an in-depth analysis of your individual musculoskeletal abilities and limitations and to match them to an office set-up comfortably designed for your individual needs. We can also design individual exercise and treatment programs to complement the office set-up to enable you to work more comfortably.
The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre offers consulting services aimed at both prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and the successful return of injured workers to the workplace. Our services are geared to all workplaces - office and industrial. We recognise that you have different needs to everyone else. Make your office ergonomics work for YOU!
Our Ergonomic Consulting Services include:
- Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment of Injury and Pain
- Office Ergonomics
- Office Furniture and Equipment Analysis
- Education programs
- Ergonomic work analysis
- Return to Work Program Design
Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment of Injury and Pain
Physical Therapy is a professional natural medical treatment option. The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre Physical Therapists are highly trained in the assessment and management of physical dysfunction manifesting in pain or injury. The primary focus of The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre is the restoration of function through physical means - either manual therapy treatment or exercise programs. Our Physical Therapists assess and diagnose the problem, then plan and administer treatment programs that aim to restore function, reduce pain or minimize dysfunction after injury.
Office Ergonomics
An office evaluation and assessment by The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre involves an analysis of an individual workstation as well as the abilities and limitations of the person using the station. The analysis includes recommendations of how to encourage a working posture that will minimize injury and pain to the worker and maximize system productivity. The report will include contacts for any equipment required and an ongoing preventative program for the individual assessed.
Office Furniture and Equipment analysis
The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre can analyze your office furniture and equipment. There is a wide variety of Ergonomic furniture and equipment on the market and it may be difficult to be certain that the equipment will suit everyone in your office or workplace. A review of your office furniture and equipment will help you make the right decisions when you are investing in adapting workstations or purchasing new furniture and chairs.
Educational Services
Educational seminars on office ergonomics and workstation set up are available to complement other services by providing employees with the knowledge they need to prevent musculoskeletal problems through early identification, exercise and good work station or environmental set-up.
Ergonomic Analysis of Work
The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre consultants will perform a detailed study of the loads, frequencies and demands of any job, along with an analysis of the risks for injury. Recommendations on how to minimize these risks are included in the report. This might include suggestions for a change in equipment, workflow or handling techniques. The report may also include recommendations for an exercise program for workers involved in the specified job demands.
Return to Work Program
The Physical Therapists at The Maher Sports and Wellness Centre will liaise directly with your business and insurers to tailor a treatment and rehabilitation program for the worker with the demands of the job and abilities of the worker as a priority. Our Physical Therapists are committed to an early intervention to provide an early return to work for the worker and a positive outcome for the worker and your business.
Musculoskeletal Assessment
It is important to recognise the abilities and limitations of the employee in order to minimize the potential for musculoskeletal injury or pain. Our Physical Therapists can provide on-site musculoskeletal assessments for your employees and tailor a program to enhance their capabilities through exercise or a tailored treatment program designed to maximize system output for your business.
Please email us at info@maherPT.com to schedule an evaluation