Clients who would benefit:  Those with chronic pain issues; carpel tunnel surgeries, back problems, limited mobility, etc.

Description of Service:  Ergonomic assessments are the Occupational Therapist’s evaluation of a workplace and its furnishings, tools, and tasks in relation to the physical abilities of the worker. Ergonomics uses knowledge from anatomy, mechanics, physiology and psychology to utilize human energy most effectively. Something that is ergonomic is designed for safe, comfortable, and efficient use.  Providing ergonomic training to individual needs can maximize efficiency, comfort and decrease the physical stresses that positioning or work can create and provide the knowledge that individuals can carry to future work environments.  It will also help reduce injuries and related expenses while improving the well-being, productivity, and morale of an employee. A job analysis may be provided, to match the capabilities of the worker to the job's physical requirements.

This service is available in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Please contact us for more information.