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Manual Handling training 121

Great for employers and self employed active people. 
Don’t Let pain Hold You Back!

Manual Handling is a HSE requirement, this option provides a great way to get expert training and 3D Custom Orthotics built specific to you based on the latest evidence based scan unit!

The orthotics can be used in work boots, walking boots, daily shoes and trainers.

The 121 Manual Handling training is excellent for improving performance, comfort and injury recovery!

Our “Manual Handling 121 comprehensive training and assessment”, includes:

  • Comprehensive 121 manual handling training

  • Functional assessment

  • Gait Analysis

  • Phits 3D Custom Orthotics 

  • Training Manual 
  • Training Certificate

Total inclusive package deal

£347.00

Manual handling functional assessment

Assessment

Dynamic Gait Analysis for plantar fasciitis

Gait Analysis

Manual training onsite and class room based.

Training

Custom orthotics and gait analysis

Custom Orthotics

Manual Handling for the workforce

The functional assessment ensures that your body’s movements and capabilities are evaluated, allowing the training to be customised to your specific needs and physical conditions.

Gait analysis helps identify any irregularities in how you walk or move, which could be contributing to discomfort or potential injury.

By using advanced Phits 3D custom orthotics, designed for your unique foot structure, you can improve your posture and reduce strain on your joints when wearing work boots, they can also be fitted into trainers and everyday shoes.

This combination not only addresses any existing foot issues but also enhances your overall function, reducing the risk of injury and improving your efficiency in manual handling tasks. This tailored approach promotes long-term health and performance, making you more comfortable and confident at work.

One to One Manual Handling Training

Why It’s So Beneficial

When it comes to learning how to lift, move, and handle things safely at work, one-to-one manual handling training offers some excellent benefits over just watching a video or being in a group session.

Such as:

  1. Personalised Focus

In one-to-one training, the focus is on you. This means they can observe how you handle objects and give you specific feedback.

 As experts in body function, injury treatment and rehabilitation we can discuss and relate your movement. Addressing any issues in what you are doing like twisting awkwardly or bending your back too much, maybe compensating for an old injury—the instructor can point it out and show you how to improve, right then and there. In addition, we can help you address these issues for give strength and resilience.

  1. Tailored to Your Job

Not all lifting tasks are the same. In your workplace, you might face specific challenges, like tight spaces or unusual objects to lift. One-to-one training allows specific focus on the exact tasks you do every day. This approach helps you develop techniques that fit your specific work environment, making you more confident and safer in your day-to-day activities.

  1. Immediate Feedback

When training is done one-on-one, you get instant feedback and correction on what you’re doing right and what you need to change. You can ask questions freely, practice new techniques, and adjust on the spot. This hands-on experience builds your skills faster than just reading guidelines or sitting in a group.

  1. Boosts Confidence

Since one-to-one training allows you to practice under the close watch of an expert, you’ll gain confidence in your handling techniques and abilities. This confidence reduces hesitation when you’re faced with challenging tasks at work, leading to safer and more efficient handling.

  1. Focus on Existing Injuries or Limitations

If you already have a back issue or any other physical limitation, a one-on-one session allows the trainer to take that into account. They can show you alternative methods or suggest exercises to address the issues such as strengthen weak areas, reducing the chance of further injury. You won’t get this kind of attention in a group session.

  1. Faster Skill Development

When it’s just you and the trainer, you’ll be able to practice more and adjust as necessary allowing faster learning. There’s no waiting for others to finish their practice, so you can use the time to focus solely on improving your skills. This leads to a faster learning curve and quicker results.

  1. Maximum Gain from Our Training Experience

Our expert manual handling expert training is also a Osteopath and chartered Physiotherapist, skilled in musculoskeletal health, brings a deep understanding of the body and how it works to the table. Out trainers experience allows them to offer insights beyond basic lifting techniques. They can explain why certain movements are dangerous and how to protect the body long-term.

With a one to one you benefit from years of experience and knowledge, which gives you not just better techniques, but a clearer understanding of your own body’s limits and abilities.

In short, our one-to-one manual handling training is like having a personal coach for lifting and moving things safely. You get specialised attention, fast feedback, and training tailored to your exact job and needs.

This approach builds skills and confidence quickly, while also preventing injuries—and that’s a win for both you and your employer.

How we deliver our courses

manual handling Radcliffe

121 Manual Handling Training

This training is carried out at our clinic where we carry out all the aspects providing feedback as we go along. 

Custom Orthotics are attained via a Gait Analysis and ordered as necessary.

Work Force Training

1. Why do you need Manual handling training?

  • Understanding what safe and unsafe Manual handling is.
  • Recognising the impact of poor Manual handling, including common injuries, Impact on the employer and the employee.

2. Understanding

  • Understanding the basic structure and functions of the spine and the body.
  • Recognising how Manual Handling technique can result in musculoskeletal injuries such as back, neck, hip and knee pain. 

3. Safe manual handling:

  • Understanding how to recognise and assess the risk of lifting and moving a load.
  • Understanding the necessary skills in team team when lifting and carrying loads. 

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Knowledgeable practitioner who was able to look at what was the underlying issues related to my back pain, rather than just treating the acute incident. Easy to book and pay online
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What an absolutely fantastic practice for both physio and sports massage. Would highly recommend. Would not go anywhere else.
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I turned up quite desperate and in a lot of pain, Francis was able to improve my situation from the first visit. 2 trapped nerves in my back and hip I was definitely at my worst but was treated with care, dignity and patience. I wasn’t fobbed off with poxy exercises to do, my treatment was hands on, my body manipulated to ease pressure on the nerves which had me pretty much pain free after a few visits. I still see Francis but my appointments arnt as regular now, my appointments are more preventative. Would recommend highly 👍
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Never really been to of these before. Really friendly nice people who are very professional. Which is what you want when you sitting in your underwear things what's this about. Anyway my back was ridiculously painful. I was unable to walk even a mile without having to sit down. Now it's fine I feel better, sleep better move better. Well worth going well worth the money.
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Len Kershaw
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Very happy with Francis and Tracy. Long term problem with my feet, was sorted very quickly. Excellent treatment from very nice people.
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Ste Hinchley
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After years of sciatica, 9 months of paralysis and 16months waiting on the hospital Francis mostly fixed me within 5 sessions. Cannot fault the gentleman, caring, knowledgeable and professional. Huge thanks,
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Roy Dennett
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When my wife saw Francis for the first time she could barely walk up the stairs to his practice. She left walking normally and was pain free within three visits. We cannot thank him enough. Highly recommended.
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Natalie Gaskell
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I visited Francis a couple of times to treat a hip problem, I ended up having a 3d gait analysis on another visit, it proved to be really helpful and informative. He was really friendly and extremely knowledgeable at what he does. I would definitely visit again and would recommend him to everyone.
Radcliffe and Stoneclough osteopath physiotherapist for backpain and injuries

Francis Connor

Osteopath
Physiotherapist
Sports Massage Therapist
Manual Handling Training

Radcliffe, Bury, Whitefield, Bolton

01204 522133

 

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