MSK and sickness absence in the UK...

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Across Europe, approximately three in every five workers report having a musculoskeletal disorder, with backache and upper limb pain being the most common. In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive has found that 9.5 million lost working days were lost due to musculoskeletal issues, at a total cost of sickness absence of £14.3bn (1).  Additionally, many employees will remain at work, but function less effectively due to acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders. 

The financial impact is clear, but these circumstances can also have a profound impact on physical and emotional wellbeing. 

Early intervention or the provision of preventative initiatives can reduce sick leave and improve your workforce occupational health. Trigo supports and empowers colleagues to take an active role in their own musculoskeletal health and achieve greater awareness, control, and better outcomes; potentially preventing issues becoming acute or helping to manage chronic conditions or the natural consequences of ageing. 

The Trigo philosophy of supported self-care empowers colleagues, not only through improving understanding, but also providing appropriate maintenance routines and the option to reactivate previous routines to effectively manage relapse. 

Self-care is a powerful tool for colleagues to become more motivated and thrive and can reduce costs for the employer through reduced sick leave and employee productivity. 

Trigo is a digital health and wellness platform with physiotherapy at the heart, working in partnership with Vital Wellness to bring supported self-care to your organisation. 

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