What is an Occupational Injury?

The term ‘Occupational Injury’ covers a wide variety of conditions, injuries and workplace acquired disorders.

Pen Y Lôn tailors its services to manage Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) but workplace disorders may also include conditions such as stress, vibration white finger, asbestosis etc. Although we do not manage the latter disorders we will endeavour to put you in contact with the appropriate Health Management Service.

A musculoskeletal injury is one which affects our muscles, joints, bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves.

A Chartered Physiotherapist is qualified to diagnose and treat MSDs and at
Pen Y Lôn all our Physiotherapists are Registered Members with the Health Professions Council.

Additionally our Physiotherapists are treatment providers for most major Health Insurance Companies.

Causes of Occupational Injury

There are a wide variety of factors which result in an MSD but those which are most commonly experienced are as a result of slips, trips and falls, manual handling or machinery related. These can include crush injuries and overuse injuries such as tendonitis’, sometimes known as Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).

Treatment of Occupational Musculoskeletal Injuries

Early access to Physiotherapy will initiate a speedy recovery back to full health. Occupational Physiotherapists are experienced in rehabilitation to full function and are able to help manage the return to full working duties with task specific rehabilitation along with liaison on job specification.

The experienced Physiotherapists at Pen Y Lôn are able to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate MSDs and provide advice and education on your condition and also assist in the progression back to normal daily activities.

We are able to advise you on the appropriate medical intervention and if appropriate liase with your workplace.

Prevention of Occupational Musculoskeletal Injuries

Most MSDs acquired in the workplace are preventable.

Employers and employees should work hand in hand to ensure safety at work and injury prevention.

Areas that Pen Y Lôn are able to assist are,

• Manual Handling Training
• Back Care and Posture awareness
• Workplace Ergonomic Assessments
• Display Screen Assessments
• Legislation and Regulation Awareness
• Health and Safety Awareness

It is important that all training is transferred from the classroom into the workplace and at Pen Y Lôn we tailor our training specifically to your workplace environment.

At Pen Y Lôn we see our Corporate Services as a positive and proactive approach, integral in the prevention of injury within the workplace.

If you have experienced an injury or require further advice please do not hesitate to contact out Corporate Services Team on 01352 752444.