Corporate Podiatry and Its Role in Occupational Health

Occupational health teams focus on the clinical and functional relationship between health and work. Corporate podiatry fits naturally within this framework by addressing foot and lower-limb conditions that may affect an employee’s ability to perform their role safely.

Occupational health professionals may:

Refer employees for podiatry assessment
Identify work-related foot and lower-limb risks
Support fitness-for-work and job capability decisions
Recommend workplace adjustments
Manage ongoing or recurring musculoskeletal conditions

Podiatry assessments provide valuable clinical insight that supports evidence-based occupational health decisions.

How HR and Occupational Health Work Together

HR and occupational health teams work collaboratively to ensure employee health services are:

Appropriate and proportionate
Confidential and compliant
Integrated into wider occupational health strategies

Corporate podiatry enhances this collaboration by offering targeted, workplace-specific assessments and interventions that address both employee wellbeing and organisational risk.

The Benefits of Corporate Podiatry for Employers

When corporate podiatry is integrated into HR and occupational health programmes, organisations may benefit from:

Reduced sickness absence
Fewer work-related musculoskeletal complaints
Improved employee comfort and productivity
Better health and safety outcomes
A proactive approach to injury prevention

For employers, this represents a cost-effective way to support employee health while maintaining operational efficiency.

Corporate Podiatry as a Preventative Occupational Health Tool

Prevention is a key principle of modern occupational health. Corporate podiatry supports this by identifying issues early, addressing workplace risk factors, and helping employees remain comfortable and mobile at work.

By working alongside HR and occupational health teams, corporate podiatry contributes to healthier workplaces and more resilient workforces.

Conclusion

HR and occupational health teams play a vital role in supporting employee wellbeing and managing work-related health risks. Corporate podiatry complements these roles by focusing on foot and lower-limb health an often-overlooked area with significant impact on safety, productivity, and absence.

Integrating corporate podiatry into occupational health strategies allows organisations to take a proactive, evidence-based approach to workforce health that benefits both employees and employers.