Tradies..It’s time to take your health seriously

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Did you know that tradies account for 1-in-5 serious workplace injuries and there are 10 tradies injured at work everyday. With this in mind is it any wonder that many of them are subject to chronic musculoskeletal injuries. And they are even worse than most of us in thinking that the best treatment is to just ignore the pain.
 

As fellow manual workers, Physios know how important it is to look after our bodies. A little extra care today can mean a longer working life in the future.

For some great tips on:
  • How to avoid low back pain in the workplace click here
  • How to avoid knee injuries click here
If you have a chance check out the website which is full of great tips and also some great video clips from Dave Hughes the comedian
Did you know that tradies account for 1-in-5 serious workplace injuries and there are 10 tradies injured at work everyday. With this in mind is it any wonder that many of them are subject to chronic musculoskeletal injuries. And they are even worse than most of us in thinking that the best treatment is to just ignore the pain.

 

As fellow manual workers, Physios know how important it is to look after our bodies. A little extra care today can mean a longer working life in the future. 

For some great tips on:
  • How to avoid low back pain in the workplace click here
  • How to avoid knee injuries click here
If you have a chance check out the website which is full of great tips and also some great video clips from Dave Hughes the comedian.
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