The journey of motherhood is a beautiful and transformative experience, and as we embrace the progress of gender equality, it is crucial to support women in their return to the workforce after pregnancy. This blog post aims to shed light on how DocHQ Physio can be a tool used by employers to support women returning to work by managing common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and boosting their mental well-being.
Musculoskeletal disorders, such as back pain and sciatica, can affect women during and after pregnancy, impacting their ability to perform daily work tasks comfortably. At DocHQ, we aim to highlight the importance of women’s health in the workplace. We understand that coming back to work after childbirth can be a difficult transition, and we want to help employers offer advanced solutions to support their employees, making them feel comfortable and supported at work and at home.
DocHQ Physio is an AI-driven, remote physiotherapy product designed to make physiotherapy more accessible and affordable for those who need it for common MSK issues. From easy access to physiotherapists to remote consultations, to guided AI-powered exercises to aid the rehabilitation process, DocHQ Physio can help those in the postpartum stage recover from musculoskeletal pain without having to leave the house.
With DocHQ Physio, your employee can perform low-impact exercises as part of their treatment plan from the comfort of their homes. Specialized AI technology allows your employees to view themselves performing their rehab exercises alongside a video demo and receive real-time feedback to correct their movement. All of their workouts are tracked by the AI tech so that a chartered physiotherapist can monitor their progress. Our chartered physiotherapist can chat with the user remotely to help create a treatment plan that is comfortable to do depending on what stage they are at in their postpartum period.
It’s important to take things slow when returning to work after pregnancy, both physically and mentally. The best thing about DocHQ Physio is its remote accessibility, allowing parents to work from home and perform their exercises for an amount of time that is comfortable for them. Not only is it an easy-to-use platform, but it can be done anywhere, anytime.
Along with physical pain after childbirth, there are also postpartum emotions. Hormonal changes, lack of sleep, and feeling out of control can all make returning to work a tough transition. Employers can provide mental health support through counseling, flexible working arrangements, and access to fitness services. In a 2010 study, results showed that group physical activity under the supervision of a physiotherapist had significant positive impacts on the general well-being and depressive feelings of new mothers. DocHQ Physio helps users recover from MSD pain while also giving them an opportunity to feel present in their bodies through movement and exercise.
It’s difficult to establish a healthy work-life balance when you’re a new parent. As an employer, you can support your employees’ health and well-being needs through DocHQ Physio. With our specialized technology, you can help your employees recover faster and ease the transition back to work for new parents.
