Bond OsteopathyAn ergonomic assessment reviews the setup of your workstation or work environment to support comfort, movement and safety. At Bond Osteopathy these are conducted by a registered osteopath and tailored to you and your workplace. The aim is practical: small, realistic changes to how you sit, stand and work that can make your day more comfortable.
What it involves
An assessment looks at how your space is arranged and how you actually use it, then turns that into clear recommendations. Depending on the setting, it may include:
- A review of your workstation setup and equipment, such as chair, desk, screen and keyboard position
- Observation of your posture and movement during typical tasks
- Practical recommendations for adjustment, using what you already have where possible
- Advice on breaks, position changes and movement through the day
- Education to support safer, more comfortable work habits over time
Recommendations are kept simple and achievable, so they are easy to put in place rather than a list that gets ignored.
Who it can help
An ergonomic assessment may suit desk-based or computer-based workers, people doing repetitive or manual tasks, and anyone with workstation-related concerns. It is often useful where there is ongoing neck, back or upper-limb discomfort, and it fits well as one part of managing desk-related pain and posture concerns. It can also support general comfort and injury-prevention efforts for people who spend long hours at a screen. If you already have persistent back and neck pain or shoulder and arm pain, a setup review can complement, but not replace, an individual clinical assessment.
What to expect
For an individual assessment, we talk through your work, your day and any discomfort you are noticing, then look at your setup and how you move within it. I explain what I am seeing and why a change might help, and we work through adjustments together rather than simply handing you a report. You are welcome to ask questions and to trial changes to see what feels better. For workplaces, assessments can be arranged for a team or as part of a broader corporate service, and the scope is agreed with you beforehand. Nothing is imposed, and any recommendations are yours to adopt at your own pace.
Is it right for you?
An ergonomic assessment is general workplace and setup advice designed to support comfort and movement. It is one useful part of looking after yourself at work, alongside regular movement, activity and, where relevant, exercise rehabilitation. It is important to be clear about what it is not: where you have pain, an ergonomic review is not a substitute for an individual clinical assessment. Persistent or worsening symptoms are worth having properly assessed, so we can understand what is driving them rather than assuming it is the chair or the screen. If your assessment suggests you would benefit from clinical care or onward referral, we will say so.
Common questions
Do I really need an assessment, or can I just adjust things myself? Plenty of small changes are easy to make yourself, and general guidance is widely available. An assessment can help when you are not sure what to change, when discomfort keeps returning, or when a workplace wants a consistent approach across a team.
Can this be done at my workplace? Yes. Assessments can be arranged on site for individuals or teams, or for your home setup. Get in touch to discuss what would suit you.
Will it fix my pain? It may help your comfort and how you work, but it is not a guaranteed fix, and where there is pain it should sit alongside proper clinical assessment rather than instead of it.
Is it covered by private health funds? Cover varies. An ergonomic assessment is not always treated the same way as a standard consultation, so check with your fund, and see the FAQ for what to expect.
Written and reviewed by Dr James Beninati (Osteopath), Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy), AHPRA registered. Last reviewed September 2026. More about James.
General information, not personal health advice. Sources: Safe Work Australia on ergonomics and workstation setup; Better Health Channel (Victoria) on posture and computer-related discomfort.