The Australian Physiotherapy Association declared August “Tradies National Health Month.” Tradies have among the highest rates of musculoskeletal problems and other health and safety risks of any sector.
Every day, ten construction workers are severely hurt at work. That’s 3650 tradies each year on workers’ compensation. When handling materials, nearly a quarter of all roofers, laborers, and plumbers suffer from back pain, muscular tension and strain, or slips, trips, and falls.
Physiotherapists are primary health care providers who specialise in the treatment of physical ailments. They assist with early healthcare intervention, including diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease and disability. Physiotherapists can help recovery from injuries, minimize pain and stiffness, and increase mobility as well as prevent additional injury by working in collaboration with their patients.
How Can Physiotherapy Help?
Physiotherapists are experts in human movement. They understand how your muscles, bones, joints and ligaments work and how injuries happen.
Physiotherapists are able to help get you back to work faster. Physiotherapists can:
They may use:
Early intervention and treatment through physiotherapy and the promotion of preventative health and well-being, can prolong working careers and improve general well-being for any worker in the trade industry.
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