--- title: Why Employee Physiotherapy is a must-have for businesses | UKIM OH & Wellbeing description: Physiotherapy is a must-have service that helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability in the workplace. --- # Why Employee Physiotherapy is a must-have for businesses Different work responsibilities lead to different musculoskeletal problems. **Effective [workplace physiotherapy services](https://www.ukim-oh.com/our-services/physiotherapy-services?hsLang=en)** will help employees across a range of physical problems, and also has proven benefits when dealing with neurological conditions. Our team break down some of the specific improvements physiotherapy can provide below. ![graphic showing knee pain](https://www.ukim-oh.com/hubfs/UKIM%20Occupational%20Health%20and%20Wellbeing/News-Blog/winter-wellbeing-supporting-bone-and-joint-health-in-the-workplace.jpg) #### [Winter Wellbeing: supporting bone and joint health in the workplace](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/winter-wellbeing-supporting-bone-and-joint-health-in-the-workplace?hsLang=en) Cold winter weather can worsen people's bone and joint health, especially those with pre-existing conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and carpal tunnel... [  READ MORE... ](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/winter-wellbeing-supporting-bone-and-joint-health-in-the-workplace?hsLang=en) ![office employing suffering from neck pain](https://www.ukim-oh.com/hubfs/UKIM%20Occupational%20Health%20and%20Wellbeing/News-Blog/musculoskeletal-problems-in-office.jpg) #### [Solving Musculoskeletal Problems In An Office Environment](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/musculoskeletal-problems-in-an-office-environment?hsLang=en) New research has shown that three out of four people who spend more than four hours a day in front of a computer experience neck and back pain, as well as pain in shoulders, arms, wrists or fingers... [  READ MORE... ](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/musculoskeletal-problems-in-an-office-environment?hsLang=en) ![graphic showing joint pain caused by msk problem](https://www.ukim-oh.com/hubfs/UKIM%20Occupational%20Health%20and%20Wellbeing/News-Blog/managing-msk-problems.jpg) #### [Managing Musculoskeletal Problems In The Workplace](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/managing-musculoskeletal-problems-in-the-workplace?hsLang=en) Around 1.71 billion people suffer from musculoskeletal problems. Problems which can negatively impact an individual as they may become less active... [  READ MORE... ](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/managing-musculoskeletal-problems-in-the-workplace?hsLang=en) ![OH Physiotherapist getting ready for an appointment](https://www.ukim-oh.com/media/2341/what-do-physiotherapists-do.jpg) #### [What do Occupational Health Physiotherapists do?](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/what-do-occupational-health-physiotherapists-do/?hsLang=en) **A quarter of adults suffer from long standing musculoskeletal (MSK) problems** - the most common reason for visiting GPs and accounting for 30% of all consultations. Whether your employees are sedentary, drivers, or are involved in manual handling - any of these roles can lead to, or exacerbate, an MSK condition. This can be extremely debilitating and result in time off work. [  READ MORE... ](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/what-do-occupational-health-physiotherapists-do/?hsLang=en) ![Physiotherapist stretching the leg of a patient](https://www.ukim-oh.com/media/2340/difference-between-physiotherapy-and-msk.jpg) #### [What is the difference between Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Therapy?](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/whats-the-difference-between-physiotherapy-and-musculoskeletal-therapy/?hsLang=en) **With staff absence rapidly increasing, the need to offer the right Occupational Health services within the workplace is now!** Many employers aren’t even aware of the difference between Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Therapy. Here, we go into each area in a bit more detail. [  READ MORE... ](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/whats-the-difference-between-physiotherapy-and-musculoskeletal-therapy/?hsLang=en) ![Physiotherapy treatment with resistance training](https://www.ukim-oh.com/media/2337/physiotherapy-treatment.jpg) #### [What is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy?](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/what-is-musculoskeletal-physiotherapy/?hsLang=en) **Musculoskeletal Therapy (MSK Therapy) is somewhat similar to Physiotherapy in that it uses movement and function.** Still, Musculoskeletal therapy adopts a more hands-on approach to assist a range of muscle and joint injuries. MSK treatment can involve a combination of manipulation techniques, low-level laser therapy and functional rehabilitation to relieve pain and increase mobility [  READ MORE... ](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/what-is-musculoskeletal-physiotherapy/?hsLang=en) ![Physiotherapist helping a patient recover muscle strength](https://www.ukim-oh.com/media/2339/importance-of-oh-physiotherapy.jpg) #### [Importance of Occupational Health Physiotherapy Services within the workforce.](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/importance-of-occupational-health-physiotherapy-services-within-the-workforce/?hsLang=en) **Fostering Employee Wellbeing within the workforce is proven to be beneficial for both your staff and your business.** Promoting and maintaining wellbeing ultimately improves your workforce’s occupational health, preventing a range of issues such as stress, absence, presenteeism, and occupational injury to create a positive working environment where both individuals and businesses can thrive. [  READ MORE... ](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/importance-of-occupational-health-physiotherapy-services-within-the-workforce/?hsLang=en) #### Ready to speak with our expert team? 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