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13-08-2020
Column: Physio Talk - TRADIES NAILED DOWN
Column: Physio Talk - TRADIES NAILED DOWN
August is National Tradies Health Month and in these COVID-19 times, looking after our tradesmen and tradeswomen is more vital than ever. The construction industry alone employs more than 1.1 million Australians and if Deputy PM, Michael McCormack, is to be believed, is vital for the economic recovery of the nation. That's a lot of responsibility to stack in the ute!
Figures from Safe Work Australia show that tradespeople make up almost three in five serious workplace injuries. And although many tradies assume a few aches and pains are part and parcel of their demanding physical work, seeking regular preventive health checks can reduce common musculoskeletal conditions including muscle and tendon injuries and back pain.
As part of August being National Tradies' Health Month, the main message from Gary Brooks at Tamborine Mt Physiotherapy is to come in for treatment when your issues are just a niggle and not a full blown injury that keeps you away from work. He regularly successfully treats issues .

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