There’s a warning today for tradespeople across Sunraysia and the Mallee with latest research suggesting many are soldiering on with chronic pain and niggling injuries.
A recent survey found 9 in 10 Aussie tradies have experienced a work-related injury over the past twelve months with knee, back and shoulder pain the most common issues.
Nearly two in three tradies also reported being worried about the long-term impacts of their physical injuries and ailments.
The findings are being highlighted as Tradies National Health Month gets underway.
Jarryd Croxford from the Australian Physiotherapy Association, who works in occupational health settings with tradies, said that the impact of chronic pain and injury on Australia’s tradies is often underestimated, and, if not addressed, could result in broader economic and societal consequences for Australia.
‘Every day at job sites across Australia, tradies struggle to deal with chronic pain and new or recurring injuries. They’re worried about their ability to perform on the job, their longevity in the workforce, and, most importantly, what these injuries and pain might mean for their personal well-being,’ said Mr Croxford.
Tradies National Health Month is a campaign established by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) to highlight the unique position of physiotherapists in preventing and treating musculoskeletal issues that plague tradies throughout their careers.
To learn more visit https://australian.physio/campaigns/tradies-national-health-month
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