Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which affect the back, joints, and limbs, can pose a vast array of challenges in the workplace. However, as an employee, there are steps you can take to address and manage…
I’m Emma Tarpey, and I’m a physiotherapist, clinical specialist in complex handling, and moving/handling trainer.I completed my Physiotherapy degree with the intention of continuing on to veterinary Physiotherapy to complement my work in equine…
My name is Agatha Brocheler; I’m a registered osteopath and graduated with a master’s degree in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy, which is the oldest and largest school of osteopathy in the…
Hi. I’m Ailsa Hobkinson. I'm a Chartered Physiotherapist, Ergonomist, and Moving & Handling Advisor. I gained my professional qualification in 1996 from Sheffield Hallam University, and more recently, I achieved a Masters degree in…
I’m Damon Peterson, a consultant/trainer who started with OFI in 1997.My interest in osteopathy came about as a result of suffering chronic back pain - the result of a motorcycle accident when I was…
My name’s David Langdon, and I've been working with OFI since September 2022.I was a medical photographer for most of my adult career until my mid-thirties, when I decided to retrain. I studied for…
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) could pose a significant risk to the health and well-being of your employees, detrimentally affecting their ability to remain productive at work while also putting a strain on their lives outside…
My name is Emma McDonald, and I have been working with OFI since 2017. I am a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in Manual Handling training, DSE assessor training, remote and DSE assessments, consultancy, webinars, presentations,…
I'm Erin, and I moved to London in October 2023 to start my role as a Technical Training Advisor at Osteopaths For Industry. I am also on my way to becoming one of OFI's…
I’m Jo Whitehead, and I work as a Moving & Handling of People trainer. I’ve been providing training on behalf of OFI since Nov 2021.I have been a physiotherapist for over 20 years now…
I’m Lee Sherwood, a Patient/Manual Handling Trainer and Consultant.A long time ago, I wanted to be a nurse and work in healthcare, specifically in the emergency department. As it often does with dreams and…
I’m Mark Bussetti – I’ve worked with OFI since 2012 as a manual handling training instructor.I have been involved in the health and fitness industry all my working life, ever since I graduated from…
My name is Natasha Laws, and I’m a People Handling Trainer. I joined OFI in February 2023.After graduating with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 2007 from St George’s University and Kingston University, I worked…
My name is Maya, and I started my role as a Technical Training Advisor at Osteopaths For Industry in October 2023. In addition to my role as TTA, I am also in the process…
My name is Robbie Smith. I’m an osteopath based in Edinburgh, and I joined OFI in 2022.I had no impressive or emotional journey into osteopathy. I simply looked through the UCAS book to see…
My name is Stephen Kane, and I’m a Manual Handling Trainer and People Moving People Trainer for OFI. I’ve been working with OFI since October 2023.As a physiotherapist, my journey began with a degree…
Embracing Ergonomics: Working Safely with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) From checking emails, proofreading a document, joining a meeting, or even sending a text – both our office work and daily routines are highly dependent…
Navigating Lower Limb Disorders in the Workplace Aching knees, sore legs, swollen feet – we often associate these uncomfortable sensations with strenuous exercises, like long walks or heavy lifting in the gym. What if…
OFI is thrilled to announce the expansion of our training services, introducing cutting-edge solutions for bariatric patient moving and handling. With over 35 years of industry expertise, our experience working with clients across countless…
Reducing Risk, Promoting Safety: The Laws on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Think of your workplace as an ecosystem: each constituent element works together to produce output and achieve its goals. One essential thing is to…