Free ebookPosture and Ergonomics in Physiotherapy: Desk Work, Lifting, and Daily Habits

Course Description

Posture and Ergonomics in Physiotherapy: Desk Work, Lifting, and Daily Habits is a practical Health course in the Physiotherapy category designed for anyone who wants to reduce discomfort, improve movement confidence, and make daily activities feel easier. You will learn how to connect symptoms with real world demands so posture and ergonomics become useful tools rather than rigid rules.

The course guides you through a symptom guided ergonomic assessment that mirrors physiotherapy reasoning, combining targeted questions, simple observation, and clear baselines you can recheck over time. You will apply this approach to desk work by setting up a workstation that fits your body and tasks, including chair height, desk layout, monitor position, and how you use the keyboard and mouse. Instead of chasing perfect posture, you will learn to build movement variability with microbreaks, position changes, and work pacing that support comfort and focus.

You will also translate ergonomics into everyday desk tasks such as typing, mousing, phone use, and meetings, with strategies that are realistic for busy schedules. Beyond the desk, the course explores manual handling fundamentals for lifting and carrying without overpromising a single technique. You will practice how to modify lifts for real life, from laundry and groceries to worksite demands, by adjusting the load, the environment, and your movement options.

Because pain is not always solved by posture alone, you will learn how to recognize when ergonomics is enough and when red flags suggest referral is needed. You will also develop communication skills essential to physiotherapy, using supportive language, setting expectations, and planning follow up so ergonomic advice is more likely to stick.

If you are ready to improve posture, ergonomics, and daily habits with a physiotherapy informed approach you can use immediately at work and at home, start the course today.