preventive and curative physiotherapy

Physiotherapy in the workplace works to prevent, treat and maintain workers’ health, addressing aspects such as ergonomics, biomechanics, physical activity at work and recovery from physical discomfort. Its aim is to improve workers’ quality of life by preventing musculoskeletal pathologies in order to improve their well-being, performance and productivity.

Repetitive Strain Muscle Injuries associated with a wide range of professional activities are most common in the hands, wrists, arms, forearms and cervical spine:

  • Tenosynovitis
  • Epicondylitis
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendonitis
  • Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervicobrachialgia
  • Redondo Pronator Syndrome

It is the job of the occupational physiotherapist to identify injuries resulting from professional activities.

Medilav® physiotherapy services begin with a diagnosis of needs or arise following the recommendations of occupational medicine or safety after signaling the existence of activities with ergonomic and postural risks.

Preventive physiotherapy in the workplace:

  • Workplace gymnastics programs (stretching, muscle strengthening and relaxation exercises combined with breathing exercises);
  • Ergonomic studies of workstations, postural assessments and suitability opinions;
  • Awareness-raising talks on ergonomics, the prevention of repetitive strain injuries, back problems and those related to handling loads;
  • Identification of the involvement, prevalence and incidence of neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular conditions;
  • Physical wellness programs, relaxation, work massage, stress reduction.

Curative physiotherapy

Using techniques specific to the specialty.

Occupational Health

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is preventive and curative physiotherapy at work?

Preventive and curative physiotherapy at work is an approach that works to prevent injuries and treat physical problems related to professional activity. It focuses on ergonomics, biomechanics and the functional recovery of workers.

What problems can be treated with occupational physiotherapy?

Occupational physiotherapy treats work-related musculoskeletal injuries such as tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and cervical spine pain, often caused by repetitive strain or poor posture.

Does physiotherapy help prevent injuries at work?

Yes, preventive physiotherapy plays an essential role in reducing injuries, through occupational gymnastics programs, postural assessment and ergonomic studies of workstations.

What services are included in preventive physiotherapy in the workplace?

Preventive physiotherapy includes occupational gymnastics, ergonomic assessment, awareness-raising talks, physical well-being programs, occupational massages and strategies for reducing stress and improving posture.

How to implement occupational physiotherapy in a company?

The implementation of occupational physiotherapy begins with the identification of needs, which may arise on the recommendation of occupational medicine or the safety area. Medilav develops programs tailored to the risks and characteristics of each professional activity.

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