Comprehensive well-being in occupational healthcare
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Occupational physiotherapist
Professional of physical work ability and functional capacity
Utilizing the expertise of an occupational physiotherapist in corporate collaboration
The occupational physiotherapist is an expert in the work environment, workload, and ergonomics. The occupational physiotherapist is involved in developing the working conditions, methods, and tools at the client's workplace by applying ergonomic principles. The occupational physiotherapist assesses the physical strain of the work and its health effects on work ability. Based on this, they make proposals for measures and give recommendations for optimizing physical load in different work tasks.
In addition, the occupational physiotherapist provides information, advice, and guidance already in the planning phase of working conditions, methods, and tools, so that the solutions support the employees' health, well-being, and safety.
The expertise of an occupational physiotherapist should be utilized when the goal is to develop the work environment, methods, and tools to be more ergonomic, to assess and reduce physical workload, and to find solutions that can support musculoskeletal health and work ability throughout the entire work community.
The occupational physiotherapist as part of a multi-professional occupational health team
The role of the occupational physiotherapist as part of the occupational health team is important, as musculoskeletal disorders are still one of the most common reasons for sick leave. In Mehiläinen's occupational health team, the occupational physiotherapist collaborates systematically with the occupational health physician, occupational health nurse, and occupational health psychologist, as well as with the client company, to promote the employees' work ability and health.
Utilizing the professional skills of an occupational physiotherapist
The expertise of an occupational physiotherapist should be utilized to support your company's work community, work environment, and working conditions, as well as the employee's work ability. Below are examples of situations where our occupational physiotherapists can support your company.
Work community and work environment
- Workplace assessments
- Workplace/premises relocations and changes
- Work breaks and recovery from work
- Opportunities for alternative and modified work
An occupational physiotherapist should be utilized when information based on measured data is needed about the physical strain factors of the work and targeted solutions to support work ability.
Employee
- in musculoskeletal problems, their examination and treatment, and symptom management
- for developing work ergonomics, working methods, and postures
- for promoting physical activity, bodily function, and resources
- for assessing the significance of physical strain factors of work and adapting working conditions to support the individual's work ability
The occupational physiotherapist also provides information, advice, and guidance to individuals and groups and collaborates with the employer, occupational safety personnel, and other occupational health professionals to find optimal solutions.
Occupational physiotherapy services for employees
Occupational physiotherapy services are included in all occupational health agreements, and you can seek an appointment with an occupational physiotherapist without a referral. This enables employees to receive smooth and timely help and treatment instructions, which can prevent ailments from becoming prolonged or worsening.
You can book an appointment with Mehiläinen's occupational physiotherapists at a clinic or for a remote consultation. Occupational physiotherapists are also available on the OmaMehiläinen Digital Clinic, which has a dedicated channel for musculoskeletal disorders.
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