Getting your work done shouldn’t be such a pain. But for many of us, it’s just that….
Pain in the back,
pain in the shoulders,
pain in the neck…
There’s no need to suffer any longer…
HealthDesk’s customized ergonomic solutions will boost comfort, well-being and productivity in your workspace.
Taking care of the workforce
More and more companies are recognizing the need to invest in employee health and well-being. For some, that means investing in physical health benefits like paid gym memberships, massage benefits, and running shoe stipends.
The value of these investments is diminished if your team members keep working hour after hour in uncomfortable workspaces.
A 2019 workplace study revealed that employees with pain missed nine more days of work per year than those without pain. Not only can pain keep your staff from coming to work, it also keeps them from doing the activities they want and need to do outside of work like going to the gym, pushing their kid on the swing, or taking a hike on the weekend.
If employees are missing out on the things they love doing because their work environments are causing pain, It’s not only a quality of life issue for the employee. It can become a morale issue for you, the employer.
You want your employees showing up to work in optimal physical and emotional health. Simple changes to the workspace can help just that.
Benefits of HealthDesk Ergonomic Solutions
Convenience
You can participate from the comfort (or discomfort!) of your workspace on a virtual call. Or bring HealthDesk to your office.
Wellness
You will learn ways to protect your body on the job, so that after work you’ll have energy to engage in other activities that you enjoy.
Cost-effectiveness
In many cases, you can improve your workspace by making adjustments to the equipment you already have on hand.
Quality
HealthDesk ergonomic recommendations rely on data from U.S. Department of Labor and National Institutes of Health.
Solution-Oriented
You can implement many of Lisa’s suggestions immediately. If you need additional office gear to improve your comfort, she’s happy to offer recommendations.
Experience
HealthDesk consultations are backed by over 25 years of Lisa’s experience caring for clients with musculoskeletal injuries.
Prevention
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Ben Franklin’s words are still relevant today, since poor ergonomics are linked to 1/3 of all workplace injuries.
HealthDesk Founder
Lisa G. Blain, MS, OTR
Occupational Therapist
I’m Lisa Blain, founder of HealthDesk, a licensed occupational therapist and a certified Remote Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. HealthDesk helps anyone working at a desk reduce physical pain or long-term damage to their bodies. Combining my knowledge of ergonomics and anatomy with over 25 years of clinical expertise in treating repetitive stress injuries, I work with my clients’ teams (virtually or in-person) to improve their comfort in the workplace and to avoid work-related injury, absenteeism, burn-out or worker’s compensation claims.
Working with HealthDesk employees show up to work:
- Feeling more comfortable in their workspaces
- Aware of the postures and habits that can contribute to current and long-term aches and pains
- Knowing simple stretches and tips that will keep their bodies healthier
HealthDesk provides customized ergonomic and workplace comfort solutions for individuals and companies that want to ensure their workforce is properly supported to be as productive as possible.
HealthDesk helps when:
- Individuals or teams need improved comfort for in-person, hybrid or remote workspaces
- New employees onboard into new workspaces
- Employee returns to work after injury in need of workspace modification
How it works:
Individuals and companies each have their own workspace challenges and goals. The first step is to get on a call so we can determine which service(s) will best support you and your workforce:
Ergonomic Assessment
- Evaluation of individual or team workspaces
- Performed onsite or virtual
- Personalized solutions for immediate changes to current workspace using exisiting equipment (and/or equipment replacement)
- Suggested habits/stretches targeting areas of discomfort
Ergonomic Training
- Recommendations for best practices and general set-up of workspace equipment
- Performed on-site or virtual
- Includes brief self-assessments for participants to articulate discomfort
Ergonomic Consultation
- Solutions to your particular challenges
- May include equipment recommendations, and return-to-work accomodations following injury
HealthDesk has helped individuals and teams:
- Work from anywhere more comfortably
- Increase awareness of habits that can cause damage to the body over time
- Use their exisiting equipment in more efficient and ergonomic ways
- Choose equipment to enhance their comfort and efficiency
- Show up for work energized and engaged
- Increase productivity
- Enhance physical and mental well-being
Testimonials
Thank you so much Lisa! I am already feeling better with this new set-up.
I plan to add those stretches to my lunch break and end of day.
Based on your suggestions I also found a better chair that still folds up.
I really appreciate the help.
Before working with Lisa I was experiencing a good deal of eye strain, lower back pain, and just felt overly fatigued from sitting at my desk all day. It was difficult to feel motivated to work when I didn’t feel like I was physically comfortable at my desk.
Lisa helped me identify some really easy changes I could make to my work station. We talked through exercises to do during the day, adjustments to my desk and chair set up, and specific tips to address my pains and strains.
I have felt my fatigue and strain significantly decrease since our meeting and I feel physically better at the end of every day. The process was easy and Lisa was extremely diligent in addressing all of my concerns.
Lisa Blain offers a tremendous service. She’ll help you build a more comfortable, sustainable, healthier work from home situation — without spending a ton of money. I know because she did an assessment on me and with a few easy tweaks, made work set-up much, much better. I’m not struggling with the headaches and eye strain I had before. My neck doesn’t hurt as much.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you evaluate traditional offices as well as home workspaces?
-Yes. HealthDesk performs assessments of work-from home and traditional in-person offices.
Can’t I just look for ergonomic advice online and adjust my own workspace?
By all means, yes. However, if you find the information too one-size-fits-all, too overwhelming, or you just don’t have the time to do the research, that’s where HealthDesk comes in. HealthDesk provides you with customized solutions specific to your individual workspace.
I don’t have any pain. Why should I bother with this?
Repetitive stress injuries linked to our reliance on modern office technology are an increasingly common occupational health problem. It’s healthier, easier, and more cost-effective to reduce your risk, rather than trying to reduce your pain once it occurs.
My desk is really messy. Do I need to clean it before participating in an assessment?
Absolutely not. HealthDesk doesn’t judge and is more interested in your posture than the cleanliness of your desk.
Our team has returned to the office. Do you perform assessments in person?
On-site assessments are available throughout MA and Hartford CT areas. Contact Lisa at HealthDesk for inquiries regarding other sites. If on-site’s not feasible, remote assessments are always an option!