Occupational Physiotherapy
Our evidence-based occupational physiotherapy delivers rapid assessment, digital care, and in-clinic nationwide access, helping employees recover faster and return to work sooner.
Reporting of mild and chronic pain in the working population has become even more common in recent years, with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders affecting 1 in 3 UK adults. Our specialist team of occupational health physiotherapists can support your business prevent the risk of injury and help staff return to or remain at work with evidence-based treatment and specific work-related advice. Prompt and successful management of musculoskeletal disorders ultimately leads to reduced sickness absence, boosted productivity, and improved staff retention.
Occupational physiotherapy creates a return on investment of £3 for every £1 spent (ACPOHE)
Protect Productivity. Support Recovery.
MSK disorders are the second most common cause of sickness absence in the UK, with 7.8 million working days lost annually in 2023/24 alone (HSE). Employers who invest in structured, occupationally focused MSK support consistently see measurable improvements in:
- Reduced absence and faster return to work, in some instances up to 40%
- Improved employee physical function and resilience
- Enhanced team performance and overall wellbeing
Our comprehensive MSK service ensures employees receive timely, effective, and clinically appropriate support.
How We Support Your Business
On-site workplace assessments and treatment
Our experienced physiotherapists conduct workplace ergonomic assessments, job-specific functional evaluations, and on-site treatment sessions tailored to your environment. With over 15 years delivering occupational physiotherapy directly in workplaces, from manufacturing workshops to office-based environments, we understand how work demands impact physical wellbeing. Our on-site services include manual handling assessments, workstation optimisation, and targeted treatment that allows employees to continue working while rehabilitating.
Rapid triage and assessment
- Telephonic and digital MSK triage services provide quick access and early identification of issues, directing employees to the optimal pathway of care.
Flexible treatment delivery
- Digital physiotherapy programmes accessible 24/7 from any device.
- In-person physiotherapy treatment is available at 800+ locations nationwide, with 94% of employees living within 10 miles of a clinic.
Outcome tracking and insight
- Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are captured throughout treatment, ensuring progress is measurable and interventions are evidence-based.
- Employers receive clear insights into the value and impact of investing in MSK support.
Proven Results – Sofa Delivery Company Case Study
- £3 million saved over 5 years
- Musculoskeletal absence has dropped from 15% to 7%
- 95%+ scores from employee satisfaction questionnaires
- Managers reported higher employee confidence in managing physical demands safely.
- Outcome tracking showed clinically significant improvements in pain and function scores across the workforce
- This partnership not only reduced absence costs but also improved staff wellbeing, resilience, and productivity across their sites.
Why Leading Employers Choose Us?
- Occupational focus – every intervention is designed with workplace function and a safe and sustainable return-to-work in mind.
- Unmatched accessibility – employees benefit from both digital convenience and local in-person treatment.
- Data-driven results – outcomes are continuously tracked to demonstrate effectiveness and return on investment.
We work closely with organisations to tailor services to their workforce needs, ensuring staff are supported to stay healthy, engaged, and productive.
Contact us today for your free workforce MSK risk review and discuss how our Occupational MSK Services can help protect your workforce and strengthen organisational resilience.
What our customers say
The bespoke training and ‘hands-on’ physio sessions have been well received by the team. Everyone is impressed by the quality of the service.
Alex Salden, Group Supply Chain Director - DFS
Our clients
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If you would like to enquire about any of our services across Occupational Health, Occupational Physiotherapy, and Occupational Mental Wellbeing, please get in touch.