Work Place Wellness Program

Cost Effective On-Site Physiotherapy Services For Your Staff

For all musculoskeletal disorders in long term care, 20% are caused by work design and 80% come from the workers technique/body mechanics and postural habits.  Work-related musculoskeletal disorders usually develop over time from repetitive trauma and/or excess stretching of muscles and tendons. The most common injuries are in the back, neck, shoulders and upper limbs. 

Symptoms include pain, joint stiffness, muscle tightness, redness and swelling of affected area, sensation of “pins and needles”, numbness, skin colour change, and decreased sweating of the hands.

Common Long Term Care Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders

The pt Health Approach To Workplace Wellness

The work place wellness program is an on-site physiotherapy clinic with specific hours for facility staff. The goal of the program is to facilitate accessibility to a health care professional in hopes of preventing injury or facilitating recovery if injury does occur. Facility staff benefits from the program through:

• Availability of a clinician for immediate consult regarding injury prevention,
• Immediate access to a clinician when injury is suspected
• Modified duties are developed to personally address each employees impairments
• Opportunity for regular follow up
• Faster recovery times

To speak with a representative about our workplace wellness rehabilitation programs, please call us at (877) 696-1620 or email eldercare@pthealth.ca