11/11/2025
🤕 How to do a simplified Identification of Your Personal musculoskeletal MSK Injury Risk in 2 simple self tests
Simplified version based on my workplace MSK screening framework.
On a scale of 1–5, rate your:
1. Assess Your Movement Quality
Try these three movements:
• Bodyweight Squat
• Overhead Reach
• Single-Leg Balance (10 seconds each side)
👉 Ask yourself:
• Is the movement smooth and controlled?
• Do you feel any pain, restriction, or instability?
• Can you complete each movement without compensation (e.g., leaning, wobbling, or holding breath)?
Poor movement quality = increased MSK injury risk.
On a scale of 1–5, rate your:
3. Rate Your Readiness
• Mobility – Can you move freely without restriction?
• Strength – Can you control your body under load or during tasks?
• Recovery – Do you bounce back quickly after physical effort?
👉 Ask yourself:
• Do I feel physically prepared for the demands of my day?
• Am I noticing recurring soreness or fatigue?
• Would I benefit from targeted exercises or support?
Scores of 3 or below in any area = time to act.
Our full system:
We have developed a system to make a high value injury risk screening to the workplace through out online software.
1. The worker to answer a series of questions and identify any increased injury risks (see pic for sample report).
2. High or medium risk results yo complete a practioner assessment and early intervention program. Which will include a structured and guided program with an allied health profession (physio or Exercise Physiologist).
The benefit is, 1. only the workers at risk recieve the targeted intervention, meaning better ROI for the business and lower cost. 2. We are using evidence based systems to identify and prevent costly and harmful msk injuries.
