The role of Occupational Therapy in Ergonomics
The role of Occupational Therapy in Ergonomics
The skills and knowledge of occupational therapists (OT) in anatomy, physiology, and activity analysis make them highly qualified to work in the area of ergonomics. For employees whose ability to perform their job demands is affected by injury, illness and or risk of injury, the OT is well equipped to enable the effective return to optimal function through various recommendations including equipment, workstation modification, education and exercises.
Benefits of Occupational Therapy in Ergonomics
- Home office ergonomic assessments to help optimize performance, reduce fatigue and prevent injury
- Completing assessments to identify risks within the workplace and providing recommendations on how to manage these risks
- Providing injury prevention workshops for groups of employees
- Educating employees to independently identify risks and implement appropriate strategies and techniques
- Conducting tailored ergonomic assessments for employees recovering from injury and or illness
- Modify workplace tools, equipment and behaviours to prevent injury
Swift Health Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists at Swift Health are experts in providing ergonomic assessments in the workplace. We offer both individual ergonomic assessments and cost-effective workshops for groups of employees.
Our ergonomic workshops consist of:
- Power point presentation (common risks for office workers, workstation essentials including chair, desk, computer monitor, work environment, movement breaks etc.)
- Interactive demonstrations/practice
- Checklists (workstation ergonomic self assessment)