Allowing self-referral into physiotherapy schemes before staff become too sick to work can significantly reduce sickness absence.
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Claire Glynn
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Claire Glynn
Claire Glynn is head of musculoskeletal services at PAM Group
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Employers should use National Walking Month to help employees overcome perceived barriers to exercise and collectively become less sedentary.
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Often, the best way of reducing work-related illness or injury is making it difficult for employees to injure themselves in...
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Musculoskeletal disorders: helping employees rebuild strength post-pandemic
by Claire Glynnby Claire GlynnSedentary behaviours during lockdowns and home working periods have led to many employees reporting pain and difficulties with commutes that were once pain-free.
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Home working and increased use of video meetings have caused musculoskeletal issues to soar. Occupational health has a vital role to play in managing these risks.