Ergonomic Assessment & Advice

Core Physiotherapy Service · Individual & Corporate · Yelahanka, North Bangalore

Ergonomic Assessment & Advice

Most desk-related neck and back pain is not caused by a single injury. It is caused by a chair, a screen height and a habit, repeated eight hours a day. We assess how you actually work, correct what is driving your symptoms, and give you the exercise habits that stop it returning.

Ergonomic Assessment and Advice at Impulse Physiotherapy
Ergonomic Assessment
  • 👨‍⚕️ Assessed by an MPT with a General Physician
  • ₹700 at centre · ₹750 on site or at home
  • 💼 Individual and corporate programmes
  • 🏢 Corporate pricing customised to your organisation
  • 🕗 Open 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM, all days
Desk posture and ergonomic assessment

Why Posture Pain Keeps Coming Back

You take treatment, the neck pain settles, you return to work, and three weeks later it is back. This is the single most common pattern we see in working adults in North Bangalore — and it is entirely predictable. Treatment addressed the tissue; nothing addressed the eight hours a day that irritated it.

The body tolerates almost any position for a short period. What it does not tolerate is the same position, sustained, repeated, without variation. A monitor six inches too low tips your head forward; a head-forward posture multiplies the load your neck muscles carry; those muscles fatigue, tighten and refer pain into the shoulders and skull. No amount of manual therapy outlasts the desk.

Ergonomic assessment is the part of treatment that makes the rest of it stick. It is also the cheapest form of prevention available to any organisation, because a workstation change costs almost nothing compared with the productivity lost to recurring musculoskeletal pain.

Individual Ergonomic Assessment

For anyone whose pain is linked to how they sit, stand, drive, lift or sleep.

Who Carries Out the Assessment

Your ergonomic assessment is conducted jointly by a physiotherapist with an MPT in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and a General Physician. This is deliberate. A workstation review on its own is a furniture exercise; what makes it clinically useful is a musculoskeletal specialist reading your posture, movement and tissue findings against how you actually work, alongside a physician screening the general health factors that also drive fatigue, headaches and pain through the working day. This joint assessment is why the ergonomic assessment is priced at ₹700 rather than the standard ₹400 physiotherapy consultation.

Workstation ergonomic assessment

What We Assess

Workstation setup

Chair height and depth, lumbar support, armrest position, desk height, monitor height and distance, keyboard and mouse placement, footrest need, document and phone position.

Laptop and hybrid working

The single biggest contributor to neck pain in office workers, since a laptop cannot place the screen and keyboard at correct heights simultaneously.

Work-from-home setups

Dining tables, sofas, beds and other improvised workstations, assessed for what can realistically be improved.

Posture through the day

Sitting tolerance, movement frequency, break patterns and how posture deteriorates in the last hours of the day.

Phone and tablet use

Sustained neck flexion (“text neck”) and thumb overuse.

Driving posture

Seat angle, lumbar support, mirror position, steering grip and journey length, relevant for long Bengaluru commutes.

Sleeping posture

Pillow height and number, mattress support and sleep position, a frequent hidden cause of morning neck and back pain.

Manual handling

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling technique for those whose work involves physical load.

Occupation-specific postures

Sustained forward-leaning and static holds for healthcare staff, standing tolerance for retail/hospitality staff, and study posture for students.

What You Receive

1

A clear explanation of which specific setup factors are driving your symptoms.

2

Practical, prioritised corrections — starting with the changes that cost nothing.

3

Equipment recommendations only where genuinely needed, with specifications rather than brand pressure.

4

A micro-break and movement schedule that fits your actual working day.

5

A short targeted exercise programme — postural endurance work, not generic stretches.

6

Photographs or a written setup summary you can implement immediately.

7

A follow-up review to check that the changes were made and are working.

Where you also have pain requiring treatment, this integrates directly with your Comprehensive Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment plan.

Corporate Ergonomic & Wellness Programmes

We work with organisations, IT and technology companies, hospitals, schools, colleges, manufacturing units and hospitality businesses across Yelahanka and North Bangalore.

On-site workstation walkthrough

Individual desk-by-desk assessment with a written report and prioritised recommendations.

Group ergonomics & posture education

Practical sessions for teams, delivered on site.

Musculoskeletal screening camps

Identifying employees with developing problems before they become absences.

Desk exercise & micro-break programmes

Short routines designed to be done at the desk, plus guidance for team leads.

Manual handling & safe lifting training

For warehouse, housekeeping, nursing and maintenance staff.

Injury prevention programmes

For physically demanding roles.

Return-to-work assessment

For employees recovering from injury or surgery.

Ongoing physiotherapy access

For employees, at the centre or on site.

Fitness & wellness screening

As part of broader employee wellbeing initiatives.

We are also open to partnering with sports teams, academies, schools and colleges for injury prevention, fitness screening and wellness programmes.

Corporate pricing is customised to your organisation's size, location and requirements.

Problems Ergonomic Correction Helps Prevent

Neck pain and “text neck”
Cervical spondylosis symptoms and cervicogenic headaches
Upper back and inter-scapular pain
Low back pain from prolonged sitting
Shoulder pain from poor mouse and armrest position
Tennis elbow and forearm pain from sustained keyboard and mouse use
Wrist pain, carpal tunnel symptoms and De Quervain's tenosynovitis
Thumb pain from heavy phone use
Repetitive strain injuries generally
Leg and foot fatigue in standing roles
Digital eye strain and headaches from screen height and lighting — eye assessment is available through Vikshana Eye Center
Posture correction and desk ergonomics

When Ergonomics Alone Is Not Enough

Book a Full Physiotherapy Assessment Instead — or as Well — if You Have:

  • Pain radiating into an arm or leg
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness in a hand, arm, leg or foot
  • Pain that wakes you at night regardless of position
  • Pain that has not improved after four to six weeks
  • Any loss of grip strength or dropping objects
  • Pain following a specific injury or accident

Symptoms that require urgent medical attention rather than physiotherapy include progressive limb weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle-region numbness, fever with spinal pain, or unexplained weight loss with persistent pain.

Clinical posture and ergonomic evaluation

Fees & Practical Details

ItemDetails
Ergonomic assessment₹700 — conducted jointly by an MPT (Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedics) and a General Physician
Assessment adjusted / waivedAdjusted against treatment; waived entirely once a package is started
Management session₹800–₹1,000
Session duration45–60 minutes
On-site or home ergonomic assessment₹750 per visit
Corporate programmesPricing customised to organisation requirements
Follow-up reviewIncluded within the treatment plan
Hours8:30 AM – 8:00 PM, all days
Contact8009537637 (call or WhatsApp)
Ergonomic consultation and workstation advice

Why Impulse

Joint assessment by a physiotherapist with an MPT in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and a General Physician — not a checklist walkthrough

Advice given only after you have actually been examined

Corrections integrated with treatment, so advice and therapy work in the same direction

Corporate programmes delivered on site, tailored to actual roles rather than generic slide decks

Full rehabilitation available under the same roof if a screening identifies a problem needing treatment

Multi-specialty hospital backing with Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgeons and on-site diagnostics

Languages: English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Manipuri

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ergonomic Assessment & Advice at Impulse Physiotherapy, Yelahanka.

What is an ergonomic assessment?

An evaluation of how your body interacts with your work and daily environment — desk, chair, screen, keyboard, vehicle, bed and physical tasks — to identify what is producing or perpetuating your pain, and what specifically to change.

Who should have one?

Anyone with desk-related neck, back, shoulder or wrist pain; anyone whose pain returns each time they go back to work; work-from-home employees; drivers; students with heavy study loads; and staff in physically demanding roles.

Do I need to have pain to book one?

No. Prevention is the cheaper and more effective use of it, particularly for people newly working long hours at a screen or setting up a home office.

How long does an assessment take?

An individual assessment at the centre typically runs 45 to 60 minutes. On-site workplace assessments are scheduled according to the number of workstations involved.

What does it cost, and why is it more than a standard physiotherapy consultation?

An ergonomic assessment at the centre is ₹700 — higher than the standard ₹400 physiotherapy consultation because it is carried out jointly by a physiotherapist with an MPT in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and a General Physician. An on-site or home assessment is ₹750 per visit. Management sessions are ₹800 to ₹1,000 for 45 to 60 minutes. The assessment fee is adjusted against your treatment and waived entirely once you start a package. Corporate programme pricing is customised to your organisation's requirements.

Do you offer corporate ergonomic programmes?

Yes. We provide ergonomic assessments, posture training, workplace wellness and injury prevention programmes for organisations, with pricing customised to requirements. Call 8009537637%20953-7637) to discuss.

Will you come to my office?

Yes. On-site workplace assessments are available for both individuals and organisations across Yelahanka and North Bangalore, charged at ₹750 per visit for an individual assessment. Organisation-wide programmes are quoted separately.

Can you assess my home working setup?

Yes — either through a home visit at ₹750 per visit, or at the centre using photographs and measurements of your setup, which works well for most home offices.

Do I have to buy an expensive chair?

No. Most of the meaningful gains come from adjusting what you already have — screen height, chair height, keyboard position, and how often you move. Equipment is recommended only where it is genuinely necessary, with specifications so you can choose your own supplier.

What is the correct desk setup, in short?

Screen top roughly at eye level and about an arm's length away; elbows near 90 degrees with forearms supported; wrists neutral; lower back supported by the chair; hips slightly higher than knees; feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. Your assessment adapts this to your body dimensions and tasks.

Is a standing desk better?

Not inherently. Standing all day causes its own problems. The benefit comes from *alternating* between sitting and standing, which is why the schedule matters more than the desk.

How often should I take a break?

Short, frequent movement breaks work better than long occasional ones. A brief change of position every 30 to 45 minutes is a practical target for most desk roles, and your programme will set a schedule that fits your actual workday.

Why does my neck hurt from laptop use specifically?

Because a laptop cannot place the screen at eye level and the keyboard at elbow level at the same time. Either your neck bends down or your shoulders lift up. A separate keyboard and mouse with the laptop raised on a stand resolves this at very low cost.

What is "text neck"?

Sustained forward bending of the neck while looking at a phone. The load on the neck structures increases substantially as the head tips further forward, and hours of it daily produces neck pain, headaches and upper back tightness.

Can ergonomic changes alone fix my existing pain?

They remove the cause, which is essential — but established pain, stiffness and muscle weakness usually need treatment as well. The most reliable results come from combining ergonomic correction with hands-on treatment and exercise.

What exercises help most for desk workers?

Postural endurance work for the deep neck flexors and mid-back, thoracic mobility, hip flexor and chest length work, and frequent position changes. Your programme is specific to your findings rather than a generic stretch list.

Can you help with my driving posture?

Yes. Seat angle, lumbar support, seat distance, mirror position and steering grip are all assessed — relevant for anyone with a long daily commute.

Does my pillow or mattress matter?

Yes, and it is one of the most commonly missed factors. Pillow height and number, mattress support and sleeping position are reviewed, particularly where your pain is worst on waking.

Do you train staff in safe lifting?

Yes. Manual handling and safe lifting training is available for warehouse, housekeeping, nursing, maintenance and other physically demanding roles, delivered on site.

Do you work with schools and colleges?

Yes. We are open to partnering with schools, colleges, sports teams and academies for posture education, injury prevention, fitness screening and wellness programmes.

Can you assess dentists, surgeons and healthcare staff?

Yes. Sustained forward-leaning and static holds create a distinct pattern of neck, upper back and shoulder problems in clinical staff, and the corrections differ from standard desk advice.

Do you provide return-to-work assessments?

Yes. For employees returning after injury or surgery, we assess the physical demands of the role against current capacity and advise on modified duties and a graded return.

What does a corporate report include?

A prioritised list of findings per workstation or role, low-cost immediate corrections, equipment recommendations where needed, a summary of common issues across the organisation, and suggested education or exercise interventions.

How many employees can you assess?

Programmes are scoped to your organisation. Numbers, scheduling and format are agreed during the initial discussion, along with pricing.

My child gets neck and back pain from studying. Can you help?

Yes. Study desk setup, chair height, school bag weight and how it is carried, and screen use are all assessed. Children with pain also receive a physiotherapy assessment — see Pediatric Physiotherapy.

I also get headaches and eye strain at work. Is that related?

It can be. Screen height, distance, glare and lighting affect both neck posture and eye strain. We address the postural side, and eye assessment is available through Vikshana Eye Center, another Anand Abhigyan vertical.

Will I get a follow-up?

Yes. Where ergonomic advice is part of your treatment plan, the follow-up review confirms that changes were actually implemented and checks whether symptoms have responded. Corporate programmes can include a scheduled review visit.

Who will carry out my ergonomic assessment?

A physiotherapist with an MPT in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, together with a General Physician. The physiotherapist assesses posture, movement, joint range and muscle findings against how you actually work; the physician screens the general health factors that also contribute to workplace fatigue and pain. You receive one combined set of recommendations rather than two separate opinions.

How do I book or enquire?

Call 8009537637%20953-7637) or message the same number on WhatsApp. For corporate programmes, mention your organisation, approximate number of employees and location so we can prepare a proposal.

Visit Us

Address
Anand Abhigyan Healthcare & Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
63/2 Singanayakanahalli, Doddaballapur Main Road,
Sree Sai Layout, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560119
Phone / WhatsApp
8009537637
Hours
8:30 AM – 8:00 PM, all days

Fix the Setup That Keeps Bringing the Pain Back

Book an individual ergonomic assessment or enquire about a workplace programme for your organisation.