Herschel Lodge Physiotherapy
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Sports Injuries Clinic
Occupational Health And Ergonomics

Herschel Lodge Physiotherapy is able to offer a comprehensive Occupational Health package that can be tailored specifically to a particular company's needs. 

Currently we offer services to a number of large organisations. The range of services supplied include:-

  • Providing in-house physiotherapy treatment for employees.
  • Direct access to Physiotherapy treatment within 24 hours of referral to the clinic in Slough.
  • Involvement with Health and Safety risk assessment to comply with the regulations covering work-stations.
  • Preparation of comprehensive ergonomic assessment to support a company's intervention in cases such as Work Related Upper Limb Disorders ( W.R.U.L.D )
  • Training of employees on the biomechanics of posture and how to take care of themselves in the work place.

We are happy to become involved in the following areas:

  • Clinical Practice
  • Education and Training
  • Ergonomics practice
  • Health promotion and fitness
  • Work hardening / Conditioning
  • Functional capacity evaluation
  • Pre-employment screening
  • Health and Safety
  • Risk Assessment / Management

This listing is by no means comprehensive-if you require further information please contact us.

 

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Below are some hints and tips on sitting correctly at a workstation...or,  Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Ensure that your keyboard is positioned correctly.  Your keyboard and mouse are the interface between man and machine, and are the most important areas for consideration.  
1) Adjust the height and tilt of the keyboard so that your wrists are straight, upper arms relaxed and in to your sides, and forearms are horizontal with approximately a 90 degree angle at the elbow.  The mouse should be placed at the same height as your keyboard and beside it. 

2) Adjust the backrest to support the small of your back.  If possible alter the height of the backrest to support between your shoulder blades.

3) Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is in line with, so slightly below, eye level.  Also ensure that the screen is directly in front of you.

4) Adjust your seat height, aiming to have your thighs approaching horizontal, with angles of approx. 90 degrees at hip, knee and ankle.  If necessary used a good foot rest to ensure you are in the best possible position.

5) Take regular rest breaks.  This means that you should take a five or ten minute break from your computer every hour, and spend time on other tasks that require a different posture.  

 

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