Healthier people. Safer movement. Stronger workplaces.
Dr Jo Abbott supports organisations to reduce musculoskeletal absence, improve return-to-work outcomes and build proactive health systems that protect both people and performance.
Proactive occupational health for real-world working bodies.
Workplace wellbeing is not simply about reducing symptoms. It is about understanding why people break down, why injuries recur and how an organisation can create the conditions for safer, healthier, more resilient performance.
Working days lost per year due to back, shoulder and knee pain.
Estimated people in the workforce likely to report musculoskeletal conditions by 2030.
Estimated annual cost to the UK economy linked to sickness absence.
Long-standing musculoskeletal consultancy partnership with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Absence is rarely just an absence problem.
Recurrent musculoskeletal absence often reflects a deeper system: movement habits, workload demands, injury history, recovery behaviour, workplace design, confidence, nutrition, stress, sleep and organisational culture. Dr Jo Abbott helps organisations look beneath the surface and build practical, evidence-informed solutions.
For organisations
Occupational health support can help HR teams, managers and senior leaders understand workforce risk more clearly and respond earlier, before small problems become long-term absence, repeated injury or loss of confidence.
- Analyse absence and musculoskeletal injury trends.
- Support proactive return-to-work planning.
- Provide workforce education and injury prevention training.
- Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics and movement culture.
- Build practical health strategies that fit the workplace.
For employees
Employees often need more than generic advice. They need to understand their body, their pain, their recovery options and the practical steps that help them return to work safely and confidently.
- Clinical biomechanics assessment and movement education.
- Back pain, injury prevention and recovery support.
- Health, wellness and lifestyle coaching where appropriate.
- Confidence-building strategies for safe movement and work tolerance.
- Clear, practical guidance that supports self-management.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Since 2014, Dr Jo Abbott and BodyMOT Systems have supported Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service with musculoskeletal consultancy, clinical biomechanics, ergonomics, functional nutrition coaching and proactive health education.
This work supports operational readiness, staff wellbeing and earlier intervention for musculoskeletal problems in a high-demand workforce.
Core focus areas
- Biomechanics and movement assessment.
- Ergonomic and workplace risk appraisal.
- Functional health and resilience coaching.
- Return-to-work support after injury.
- Education to reduce recurrence and build self-management.
“Everyone I’ve spoken to that has been treated by Jo speaks very highly of her. I feel the service is being very proactive in treating injuries earlier which will save the service money in the long run.”Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
“Jo got me back on light duties immediately and there is no question that her exercises got me back to work quicker than the help I received from the NHS.”Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
“I continue to be incredibly impressed with Jo’s approach to the wellbeing of our staff. She has taken the time to really understand our business.”Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Workshops, consultancy and practical workplace health systems.
Services can be delivered as one-off workshops, pilot studies, consultancy projects or longer-term occupational health partnerships depending on your organisation’s needs.
Musculoskeletal Consultancy
Support for organisations dealing with back pain, recurrent injury, physical role demands, return-to-work challenges and musculoskeletal absence.
Ergonomic Consultancy
Practical workstation, workplace and movement-environment recommendations to reduce discomfort, improve safety and support productivity.
Health & Wellness Workshops
Engaging, evidence-informed workplace sessions covering back pain, injury prevention, ergonomics, nutrition, resilience and movement health.
Prehab to Injury Workshop
A one-day workshop for occupational health teams wanting to screen, assess and reduce musculoskeletal risk before problems escalate.
Anatomy of Human Movement
A practical workshop translating movement science and injury mechanisms into accessible workplace health education.
Online Health Assessments
Flexible health and wellness assessments for hybrid, remote or multi-location teams, tailored to your workforce culture and goals.
Test the approach inside your organisation.
Pilot studies offer a structured way to evaluate workforce health needs, identify practical opportunities and create a clearer pathway from assessment to action.
Biomechanics Pilot Study
Designed to demonstrate measurable improvement in musculoskeletal pain, movement confidence and return-to-work planning over a defined pilot period.
- Needs analysis and individualised assessment pathway.
- Corrective exercise and movement confidence support.
- Pain, mobility and absence-related tracking.
- Final return-to-work proposal and implementation recommendations.
Wellness Pilot Study
A flexible programme designed to help organisations explore health, wellness, injury prevention and behaviour change options before committing to a larger workplace health strategy.
- Online health analyses and workplace wellness screening.
- Health and wellbeing workshops.
- Injury prevention and management support.
- Team challenges and engagement-led wellbeing events.
Practical education your workforce can use immediately.
Workshops are designed to be engaging, relevant and grounded in the real demands of your organisation. They can be tailored for small teams, departments, leadership groups or whole-workforce initiatives.
Understanding Back Pain
Helps employees understand pain, movement confidence, flare-up prevention and practical self-management strategies.
Creating Comfort
Ergonomics, workstation setup, posture variability and small environmental changes that reduce unnecessary strain.
Injury Prevention
Practical education on movement patterns, role demands, fatigue, recovery and reducing recurrence.
Peak Performance
Supporting resilient attitudes, physical confidence and proactive health behaviour in demanding work environments.
Nutrition & Wellness
Evidence-informed health education to support energy, recovery, resilience and sustainable lifestyle change.
Movement Health
Translating biomechanics into everyday workplace choices that help staff move, work and recover better.
Health and wellness consultancy for better occupational health systems.
Dr Jo Abbott can work with your organisation to refine existing occupational health provision, support complex cases, build return-to-work pathways and create practical education that embeds into your workforce culture.
Consultancy may include:
- Return-to-work pathway development.
- Complex case consultation.
- Clinical biomechanics education.
- Ergonomic appraisal and workplace design advice.
- Health and wellbeing programme design.
- Workforce education across a 3, 6 or 12-month strategy.
Ready to build a healthier, more resilient workforce?
Whether you need a one-off workshop, a pilot study, occupational health consultancy or strategic support for musculoskeletal absence, the first step is a conversation.
