ErgoFirst

I am a Physiotherapist who is passionate about workplace safety. ErgoFirst Physiotherapy specialises in ergonomic and manual handling assessment and traning.

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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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When would your workplace require ergonomic or manual handling training?
- When employing new staff
- Induction
- Annually (refreshers)
-...

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Health no longer means an absence of an illness. We at ErgoFirst Physiotherapy pride ourselves in promoting prevention, and like to...

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Do you know the hierarchy of controls according to their effectiveness in controlling hazards in the workplace?
1) Elimination
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Tight hanstrings, tight piriformis and degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine all can cause sciatic pain - a great read:...

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Ever wondered what muscels make up your 'core?' The “core” is comprised of multiple muscle groups working together. Included are the...

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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...

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The international debate regarding the relationship between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and repetitive motion in work is ongoing....

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Does anyone suffer with tennis elbow? Overuse of the wrist extensor mucsles can be painful. Many micro movements such as typing or...

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How are you including more standing in your day? Here is an example of increasing standing time for our kids when at home:...

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Sore, aching muscles? Not comfortable at your desk? Niggling pain in your neck, back or wrist? We can help - just ask our experienced...

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Some handy health tips for parents and carers to get kids more active!

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More research about too much sitting / inactiviy in teens: http://t.co/6uhbGAI6uQ

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ErgoFirst Physiotherapists share over 20 years of experience in ergonomic and manual handling training. Our physiotherapists have a...

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EOFY is fast approaching - are you up to date with your Ergonomic and Manual Handling Training? Contact us for advice today!...

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Happy Friday everyone! Some handy tips to get the family more active:
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Great information about teaching our kids to be more active! Encouraging children and young people to give up even 30 minutes of daily...

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Great article from Ergomotion on keeping active! We need to acknowledge all the times during the day where it’s easy to plonk ourselves...

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Feeling rebellious? Are you in an emergency situation? Or just need glasses? See how there can be many different factors to explain this...