Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics

ACPOHE's 2020 AGM will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 1st December.  The AGM will follow a webinar by ACPOHE committee member Ash James - Working from home - what really matters? 

The webinar will start at 4pm and you can register via the link.....

The 2020 ACPOHE AGM will be on Tuesday 1st December at 4pm being held on Zoom (details to follow).  ACPOHE will also be delivering a webinar prior to the AGM.

The AHP Health and Work Report training undertaken by ACPOHE, on behalf of the CSP, is aimed at supporting all physiotherapists, particularly first contact practitioners, to complete the new AHP Health and Work Report.  A free interactive and practical support tool to develop your practice to support individuals back to work following injury or ill-health.   

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Over 140 people joined ACPOHE for their webinar, Covid-19 Return to Work Guidance on Tuesday 13th October.  If you missed it or would like to listen again just click on the link to the recording........

The attached Case Study is an excellent example of an assessment and RTW planning for an employee who is returning to work post Covid-19.  It provides information and advice on your assessment.

This guidance has been developed by ACPOHE to assist all Physiotherapists and relevant healthcare professionals (HCPS's) in supporting employees to rehabilitate and successfully return-to-work following COVID-19.

Tuesday 13th October 12pm - 1pm: FREE WEBINAR - ACPOHE: Covid -19 Return to Work Guidance

This webinar will give an overview of the guidance that has been developed by ACPOHE to assist all Physiotherapists and relevant healthcare professionals (HCPS’s) in supporting employees to rehabilitate and successfully return-to-work following COVID-19. It provides advice on how to have relevant work conversations with patients in all clinical settings and educates the reader on the specialist role OH Physiotherapy plays in functionally rehabilitating a patient with COVID-19 to return-to-work, following a biopsychosocial and occupational approach.

Key topics that will be covered include:

•            Assessing job demands and function over video

•            COVID-19 symptom considerations for return to work programs

•            MSK physiotherapist scope of practice, signposting and resources

Link to register in full article