Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Manual Handling Risk Management
Osteopathic Solutions is a pioneering provider of manual handling risk management solutions, combining clinical expertise with practical training to reduce workplace injuries. Established by qualified osteopath Gareth Milner, our team of occupational osteopaths delivers nationwide training programmes, ergonomic assessments, and bespoke digital resources tailored to diverse industries. With over 15 years of business management experience and a focus on biomechanics, we specialise in eliminating manual handling lost-time accidents through task-specific training and medico-legal expertise.Our innovative DigiTrain system empowers health and safety professionals to qualify instructors in-house, while our award-winning book 'Sorry! We're Closed' offers strategic insights into workplace safety. Committed to measurable results, we leverage clinical experience from treating musculoskeletal disorders to create sustainable safety cultures that protect employees and enhance organisational performance.
Services
Manual Handling Training
Risk Assessment Consultancy
Osteopathic Treatment
Bespoke DVD Training
DigiTrain Program
MSD Rehabilitation
Ergonomic Assessments
Instructor Courses
Digital Training Products
Medico-Legal Reports
Highlights and features
- Qualified osteopaths with clinical expertise in musculoskeletal disorders
- Nationwide delivery of task-specific manual handling training programmes
- Proven track record in eliminating manual handling lost-time accidents
- Innovative DigiTrain system for in-house instructor qualification
- Author of award-winning manual handling risk management publication
What people say
Excellent manual handling training
Extremely professional trainers
Benefited from the training
Bespoke programmes met staff needs
Effective injury prevention
Services
Manual Handling Training
Our onsite manual handling courses teach 'BackSafe' techniques tailored to specific workplace loads. Occupational osteopaths deliver practical, task-specific training that engrains safe lifting practices and reduces musculoskeletal disorder risks. Programmes combine theory with hands-on practice to ensure long-term behavioural change and compliance with HSE guidelines.
Risk Assessment Consultancy
Expert evaluation of manual handling tasks to identify MSD risks and implement realistic risk reduction solutions. Our osteopaths conduct detailed analyses of workplace environments, providing actionable recommendations to prevent injuries and support senior management decision-making for high-risk operations.
DigiTrain Program
One-off purchase system enabling in-house qualification of manual handling instructors. This digital solution includes comprehensive training materials and assessment tools, eliminating ongoing subscription costs while maintaining training standards. Ideal for organisations seeking sustainable, cost-effective instructor development.
Bespoke DVD Training
Custom-produced training DVDs demonstrating best practice manual handling techniques for specific workplace scenarios. These visual resources reinforce training messages through multisensory learning, providing lasting reference materials that integrate with existing health and safety induction programmes.
MSD Rehabilitation
Specialised rehabilitation programmes addressing musculoskeletal disorders caused by manual handling injuries. Combining osteopathic treatment with targeted exercise regimens, our approach focuses on restoring workplace functionality and preventing recurrence through biomechanical analysis and tailored recovery plans.
People
Gareth Milner
Director & Business Owner
Qualified osteopath with 20+ years clinical experience, author of 'Sorry! We're Closed', and industry influencer. Manages UK/European operations while delivering expert training and developing innovative risk management products.
Jonathan Simmonds
Osteopath
Qualified osteopath since 2007, delivering onsite training and consultations in Corby. Combines private practice experience with manual handling expertise to provide practical workplace solutions for UK clients.
Giovanni Bruno
Osteopath
London-based osteopath with specialist Masters qualification, delivering training programmes and conducting assessments. Owner of MiTo Healthcare Clinic, bringing clinical expertise to manual handling risk management solutions.
Francis
Osteopath
Bolton-based qualified osteopath with 20+ years experience, delivering training programmes and operating Deansgate Osteopathic Clinic. Applies clinical knowledge to develop practical manual handling solutions for diverse industries.
William Zylstra
Osteopath
Pershore-based osteopath qualified since 2010, owner of Backstop Osteopaths. Delivers training programmes combining clinical expertise with practical workplace applications, serving UK clients from his specialist practice.
Questions
What manual handling training options do you offer?
We provide onsite workforce training, instructor courses, bespoke DVDs, and our DigiTrain® digital qualification system tailored to specific workplace requirements.
Are your trainers qualified osteopaths?
Yes, all our trainers are qualified osteopaths with clinical expertise in musculoskeletal disorders and practical experience in manual handling risk management.
How do you ensure training effectiveness?
Our programmes combine theory with practical exercises, using task-specific examples and biomechanical principles to create lasting behavioural change and reduce workplace injuries.
Do you operate nationwide?
We provide services across the UK with regional specialists covering London, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Midlands from our nationwide team locations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit card payments, PayPal transfers, and purchase orders for all training programmes and digital products.
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