Our Method

Prevention Before Problems

Unlike reactive healthcare approaches, our preventive-first model focuses on identifying risks early and developing solutions that are clinically sound, context-sensitive and tailored to African and hybrid work environments.

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How We Work

Five Stages, One Continuous Loop

Each engagement moves through the same sequence, then continues as a cycle of monitoring and improvement.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Assess organisational context, tasks and people.

  2. 02

    Analyse

    Identify physical, cognitive and psychosocial risks.

  3. 03

    Design

    Develop tailored, feasible interventions.

  4. 04

    Implement

    Support rollout with training and coaching.

  5. 05

    Sustain

    Monitor outcomes and support continuous improvement.

Our Approach

Designing Work Around People

Our integrated approach brings together three dimensions of ergonomics.

  • Side view of a mesh office chair at a desk, with a lumbar cushion, wrist rest and mouse.
    01

    Physical Ergonomics

    Addressing posture, workstation design and musculoskeletal health.

  • A professional at a laptop, with a lightbulb and arrows suggesting mental workload and decision-making.
    02

    Cognitive Ergonomics

    Focusing on mental workload, attention and decision-making.

  • An illustration of a seated workstation beside two colleagues in conversation, showing work organized as a shared system.
    03

    Organizational Ergonomics

    Optimizing systems, communication and workplace culture.

A mesh office chair with headrest and adjustable arms beside a desk with two monitors and a laptop.

Anthropometrics

No One-Size-Fits-All

  • People differ by gender, body size and proportions — work should reflect this.
  • We use anthropometric principles to cluster users rather than assume an average worker.
  • Assessments consider who actually uses the workstation, tools and tasks.
  • Focus on adjustability, reach, posture and clearance, including often-missed details.
  • The result is inclusive, tailored solutions rather than blanket recommendations.
We design work to fit people — not people to fit work.

What Sets Us Apart

A Different Kind of Workplace Partner

  • 01

    True integration of physiotherapy and ergonomics

  • 02

    Preventive-first approach rather than treatment-only models

  • 03

    Context-sensitive solutions for African and hybrid workplaces

  • 04

    Evidence-based, standards-aligned practice following ISO, ILO and WHO principles

  • 05

    Practical recommendations, not theory-heavy reports

Let's Build a Healthier Workplace.

We would welcome the opportunity to understand your organisation's unique needs and explore how PhysioErgo can support your goals.

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