Preventing & Managing Workplace Injuries for Canberra Businesses
At SportsTec Clinic, we deliver elite-level physiotherapy directly to your workplace. Backed by our experience supporting professional teams such as Canberra United, the Canberra Raiders, Basketball ACT, and Netball ACT, we offer tailored strategies and treatments designed to prevent and manage workplace injuries—keeping your team healthy, productive, and performing at their best.
Why Workplace Physiotherapy?
With the majority of musculoskeletal workplace injuries being preventable, physiotherapy plays a key role in extending and optimising the productive working lives of Australians. The average Australian spends close to 2000 hours at work each year. While more people are now working from home rather than in the office, the risk of injury and ill health remains unchanged. Physiotherapy has a vital role to play in people’s health – both on and off the job.
Provide advice and education with health promotion activities with an aim to create a safer work environment and reduce the risk of injuries. Our expertise contributes significantly to maintaining a healthy workforce and preventing work-related injuries.
Evaluate
We evaluate how work tasks and environments impact an individual’s health and physical well-being.
Educate
We educate individuals, teams and organisations about injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and workplace ergonomics and initiatives for long term results.
Employ
We employ a variety of evidence-based techniques such as the use of validated screening and risk assessment tools and use extended clinical expertise to identify and address issues.
Onsite physiotherapy has numerous benefits for both employers and employees.
Immediate Diagnosis & Treatment
Immediate onsite assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of an injury by a physiotherapist enables effective management of both work-related and non-work related injuries within the workplace. This approach effectively reduces the loss of productivity and associated costs incurred when employees seek offsite treatment.
Early Intervention
On-site physiotherapy facilitates early intervention by enabling employees to receive treatment for work-related and non-work-related minor ailments, such as aches and pains, before they escalate in severity or become work-related issues. Addressing these concerns promptly and engaging with the workplace can mitigate the risk of developing more serious injuries that could compromise productivity and necessitate extended periods of leave.
Prevention
Physiotherapy can effectively prevent injuries from occurring in the first instance. Occupational physiotherapists actively patrol the workplace and provide on-the spot education and training to employees, including appropriate manual handling techniques, safe work environment setup, and ergonomic assessments. This proactive approach contributes to injury prevention and fosters a culture of safety within the workplace.
Faster Return to Work
By promptly assessing, diagnosing, and treating workplace injuries, onsite physiotherapy services facilitate the worker’s recovery and mitigate lost productivity and associated costs. Early intervention and accelerated return-to-work practices reduce the individual’s impact and the overall cost of workers’ compensation claims and insurance premiums, ultimately enhancing the financial viability of the business.
Reduced Costs & Increased Productivity
Physiotherapy can effectively prevent injuries from occurring in the first instance. Occupational physiotherapists actively patrol the workplace and provide on-the spot education and training to employees, including appropriate manual handling techniques, safe work environment setup, and ergonomic assessments. This proactive approach contributes to injury prevention and fosters a culture of safety within the workplace.
Proactive Measures
By investing in on-site physiotherapy, employers and employees can adopt a proactive approach to occupational health and safety. Occupational physiotherapists are ideally positioned to identify and rectify poor movement patterns, thereby mitigating the risk of injuries. Additionally, they provide customised education and training to employees, fostering awareness and addressing potential discomfort or aches before they escalate into more severe injuries. This proactive approach promotes a culture of safety and support within the workplace.
Tailored Approach
On-site physiotherapy services offer a comprehensive approach to injury prevention, early intervention, and rehabilitation. Additionally, they address broader concerns such as workflow and work design. Physiotherapists conduct manual handling assessments, conduct job task analyses, provide on-the-job training, and develop customised plans tailored to the unique needs of each workplace.
From health promotion to early intervention and active rehabilitation, physiotherapy can assist with a worker’s health journey.
Prevention and Rehabilitation
Occupational health physiotherapists take a risk management approach to injury prevention. Early intervention is critical to help workers with an injury or illness recover and return to work faster. It has been shown to significantly reduce the impact and duration of emerging symptoms of illness or injury, and may also assist to prevent secondary or chronic conditions. Evidence also suggests that focused early intervention programs help drive a positive workplace health and safety culture.
Onsite physiotherapy services help prevent injuries and reduce musculoskeletal risks in the workplace.
Benefits of Physiotherapy in Your Workplace
Physiotherapists possess the knowledge and skills to enable early identification of potential workplace risk factors. Work design, education and training are ways in which physiotherapy prevention programs can reduce the incidence and impact of injury and illness in workers.
Physiotherapy offers cost-effective, evidence-based healthcare delivering value to the individual, employer, insurance scheme and healthcare system.
Benefits of Ergonomic Assessments
Ergonomic assessments are crucial for identifying and mitigating risks associated with poor workplace ergonomics. These assessments help in:
Reducing the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Poor ergonomics can lead to MSDs such as back pain, neck pain, and repetitive strain injuries. Ergonomic assessments identify risk factors and recommend adjustments to mitigate these risks.
Improving Employee Comfort and Productivity
Proper ergonomic design ensures that workstations are tailored to meet the individual needs of employees, thereby enhancing comfort and enabling them to concentrate more effectively on their tasks.
Decreasing Absenteeism and Workers’ Compensation Claims
By addressing ergonomic risk factors proactively, businesses can reduce the incidence of injury-related absences and lower the associated costs associated with workers’ compensation claims.
Enhancing Employee Satisfaction
Employees who work in ergonomically optimised environments tend to be more satisfied and motivated, consequently leading to improved morale and reduced turnover.
Benefits of Manual Handling Training
Manual handling training is essential for preventing injuries related to lifting, Carrying, and moving objects. The benefits include:
Injury Prevention: Effective Training
Proper training equips employees with the necessary skills to handle objects safely, thereby mitigating the risk of injuries such as sprains, strains, and herniated discs.
Trained employees can execute manual handling tasks with increased efficiency, resulting in heightened productivity and reduction in work-related injuries.
Compliance with Legal Regulations
Numerous countries, including Australia, mandate employers to provide manual handling training. Adherence to these regulations safeguards against legal repercussions and potential penalties.
Reduction in Absenteeism
By preventing injuries, manual handling training diminishes the incidence of sick days taken by employees, contributing to smoother operations and reduced costs for employers.
Cost Savings
Investing in on-site physiotherapy can lead to long-term savings by reducing absenteeism, workers' compensation claims, and staff turnover rates.
SportsTec Wellness Collective
Partner with us at no cost to receive premium care and discounted services. Explore options to upgrade partnership levels which include onsite physiotherapy services, exercise classes, and in-house training for your team.
Partnership
Benefits:
Priority booking (within 24 hours)
10% discount on services
Employer Report – timeframes and prognosis
Comprehensive rehab program
Additional Staff Benefit:
10% discount for all staff on SportsTec Physiotherapy services
Annual Fee: Complimentary
Gold Partnership
Benefits:
Priority booking (within 24 hours)
15% discount on services
Employer Report – timeframes and prognosis
Comprehensive rehab program
Additional Staff Benefit:
15% discount for all staff on SportsTec Physiotherapy services
Additional Services:
Weekly exercise class
Annual Fee: $7,800
Platinum Partnership
Benefits:
Priority booking (within 24 hours)
15% discount on services
Employer Report – timeframes and prognosis
Comprehensive rehab program
Additional Staff Benefit:
15% discount for all staff on SportsTec Physiotherapy services
Additional Services:
Weekly exercise class
2 hours weekly onsite physio/massage
Quarterly injury prevention talks
Annual Fee: $29,500
Costings for Workplace Physiotherapy Services
Initial Physiotherapy Consultation & Treatment: $160 per session.
Subsequent Consultation: $120 per session.
Group Exercise Sessions: $45 per person.
Travel for On-Site Services: $140 per hour (pro-rata).
Pre-employment screening: Prices vary based on role requirements and testing needs.
Let's Work Together
Investing in workplace physiotherapy not only enhances employee well-being but also contributes to a more productive and efficient workplace. Contact SportsTec Clinic today to discuss how we can support your team’s health and performance.
