I am a Physiotherapist who is passionate about workplace safety. ErgoFirst Physiotherapy specialises in ergonomic and manual handling assessment and traning.
Joined October 2013
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18 Jun 2014
According to Australia’s Health AIHM 2008 – there are the 5 most Preventable Risk factors contributing to morbidity and mortality: being...
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17 Jun 2014
When would your workplace require ergonomic or manual handling training?
- When employing new staff
- Induction
- Annually (refreshers)
-...
16 Jun 2014
Health no longer means an absence of an illness. We at ErgoFirst Physiotherapy pride ourselves in promoting prevention, and like to...
15 Jun 2014
Do you know the hierarchy of controls according to their effectiveness in controlling hazards in the workplace?
1) Elimination
2)...
10 Jun 2014
Tight hanstrings, tight piriformis and degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine all can cause sciatic pain - a great read:...
29 May 2014
Ever wondered what muscels make up your 'core?' The “core” is comprised of multiple muscle groups working together. Included are the...
28 May 2014
Do you experience stiffness or pain in your mid back? This kind of pain is very common and is most likely posture related and can be...
27 May 2014
The international debate regarding the relationship between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and repetitive motion in work is ongoing....
26 May 2014
Does anyone suffer with tennis elbow? Overuse of the wrist extensor mucsles can be painful. Many micro movements such as typing or...
25 May 2014
How are you including more standing in your day? Here is an example of increasing standing time for our kids when at home:...
22 May 2014
Sore, aching muscles? Not comfortable at your desk? Niggling pain in your neck, back or wrist? We can help - just ask our experienced...
21 May 2014
Some handy health tips for parents and carers to get kids more active!
ergofirst.com.au ow.ly/x5eRS
12 May 2014
ErgoFirst Physiotherapists share over 20 years of experience in ergonomic and manual handling training. Our physiotherapists have a...
11 May 2014
EOFY is fast approaching - are you up to date with your Ergonomic and Manual Handling Training? Contact us for advice today!...
8 May 2014
Happy Friday everyone! Some handy tips to get the family more active:
ergofirst.com.au
ow.ly/wBoW3
8 May 2014
Great information about teaching our kids to be more active! Encouraging children and young people to give up even 30 minutes of daily...
6 May 2014
Great article from Ergomotion on keeping active! We need to acknowledge all the times during the day where it’s easy to plonk ourselves...
4 May 2014
Feeling rebellious? Are you in an emergency situation? Or just need glasses? See how there can be many different factors to explain this...