Testimonial

“Jenny came round to my house to give me a full ergonomic assessment of my work computer set up and quickly identified a few easy wins which have hugely improved my posture when typing. I had been suffering from neck pain and headaches and while i still get the occasional sore neck from sitting at the computer all day things are so much better and still improving”

Desk and Workstation Assessments can help address these common issues:

  • Lower back pain
  • Upper back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Upper limb injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
  • Sciatica
  • Hand and Wrist Issues

What are DSE and Complex DSE Assessments?

  • DSE stands for Display Screen Equipment and we undertake a DSE Assessment for anyone who is desk-based whether at home or in the workplace.
  • If you are spending most of your working week based at a desk it really is worth looking at your workstation set up as a few modifications to layout or equipment can make a big difference over the hours spent at the desk.
  • Sometimes an employer may be willing to fund a DSE assessment where there is a long term health condition or when symptoms are work aggravated. It is always worth asking the question and this is a report we can provide.
  • If you choose the Complex DSE assessment a full report summarising the findings for you and (if relevant) your employer will be provided.

Who is this useful for?

This is useful for anyone who is mainly desk based, using any form of display screen equipment (DSE), or anyone who feels that work related activities pain or discomfort they may have.

Jenny is a Chartered Physiotherapist

What does a full DSE assessment cover?
 
A full DSE Assessment includes:
  1. A subjective assessment of your symptoms, any injuries, the type of work tasks you undertake, your typical working day and lifestyle in general.
  2. An objective assessment of your physical injuries and posture.
  3. An assessment of your current workstation: looking at the layout, height of desk and chair and their relative positions (this is best done face to face at the workstation but can be done at the clinic if suitable photographs of the workstation are supplied in advance of the appointment). Measurements of you and your work equipment may be required to ensure that any recommendations made are appropriate for you.
  4. Advice regarding how you could modify the current layout and any equipment recommendations.
  5. Consideration of any workplace modifications that may be appropriate.
  6. Discussion about strategies relevant to you and your work will be discussed- this might include relevant exercises or changes in the way you work aimed at alleviating your symptoms and allowing you to reduce the risk of recurrent work related injuries.

Click here to read more about Jenny Collins

Jenny is a Chartered Physiotherapist and is a registered member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE). Registered members of ACPOHE are Physiotherapists who have demonstrated specialist competency in the fields of occupational health or ergonomics.

Jenny offers assessments either from our clinic or she offers home or workplace visits in Bristol (depending on the location) so please contact us with the address before booking.
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