Can osteopaths provide referrals relating to occupational health?
Osteopaths can refer you to other health professionals. They work with case managers and others to coordinate injury management, return to work planning, or if advised by a treating medical practitioner.
Some osteopaths also provide advice to stakeholders in workplace settings often on a corporation-wide level. These osteopaths provide on-site task analysis, develop site-specific injury management protocols, and provide education on manual handling techniques. They also offer ergonomics assessments and perform task-oriented tests to prevent workplace injuries, plan workplaces better and improve efficiency in task completion.