Tradies are known for their tough hides, but plenty can benefit from more physio visits.
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has reminded tradies to keep in tip-top shape rolling into Tradies National Health Month.
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“People who experience more serious work-related injuries generally require time off, with the latest data showing 66 percent of those who experienced an injury taking leave to recover,” APA Occupational Health Physiotherapist Lucia Tsui said.
“Our generation will likely work longer than our parents, but while life expectancy has increased, our health span – the number of years of good health – has not kept pace.
“Tradies know they put their bodies through a lot, and physiotherapists know tradies are busy.
“That is why we have compiled some quick, practical reasons for tradies to choose physio to help them live better for longer.”
Tradies can often leave or ignore injuries that can get worse over time, so it’s important to get in early.
Whether it’s injury management, re-injury prevention or return to work plans, physios can help.
“Physios can do a lot to assist tradies throughout their whole careers,” Lucia said.
“We conduct worksite risk assessments, advise on how to set up your vehicles correctly to protect musculoskeletal health, and help with poor sleep that affects tradies more than most other workers.”
“Physios are also great at linking in with other health professionals when those underlying pains require efficient referral and communication with other services, including general practitioners, surgeons, podiatrists and mental health professionals.”