Desk Assessments London
Desk assessments led by DSE-trained osteopaths
Our osteopaths regularly see postural injuries such as neck and back pain, headaches, and carpal tunnel symptoms in clients who spend long hours at a desk. That firsthand experience led us to offer workplace desk assessments for businesses across London.
Delivered by a DSE-certified osteopath, both our in-office and remote assessments look at how your workstation is set up and where practical changes could reduce strain, improve comfort and support better working habits. We can assess individual desks or larger teams, and we also offer remote options for home workers.
Note: In-office assessments are currently available in Central London.
Small changes that make a big difference at work
We look closely at the details that shape how comfortable your workday feels, from chair height and screen position to your keyboard, mouse, and footrest, then turn them into practical changes you can use. You’ll receive clear recommendations to help reduce unnecessary strain, improve comfort and create a setup that supports better working habits.
Home workers can book a remote assessment via a secure video call to review their home office setup. Assessments start from £150 + VAT per desk, with half-day and full-day options available for larger teams.
Benefits of a DSE workstation assessment
Our assessments provide practical, expert recommendations to reduce avoidable strain and strengthen your employer’s duty of care.
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Work more comfortably
Reduce unnecessary strain through better desk, chair and screen positioning. -
Ergonomic Insights
Get clear recommendations rather than guessing which adjustment or equipment may help. -
Specialist clinical insight
Your assessment is delivered by a DSE-certified osteopath with musculoskeletal expertise. -
Support your wider team
Assess individual employees or create a more consistent approach across larger workplaces.
Our osteopathic clinics in London
Discover expert osteopathic clinics across Central and South West London, with clinics in St. James’s (City of Westminster), Clapham, Battersea and Wimbledon Village.
Still have questions?
A DSE assessment reviews the risks associated with using Display Screen Equipment such as computers, laptops, tablets and other workplace screens. It looks at how your workstation is set up, how you work at it and where changes could improve comfort and reduce unnecessary physical strain.
A display screen assessment is another term for a DSE or workstation assessment. It covers your screen alongside the rest of your setup, including your chair, desk, keyboard, mouse, foot support and general working environment.
Your desk assessment is delivered by a DSE-certified osteopath who regularly treats the physical problems associated with desk-based work, including neck and back pain, headaches, wrist discomfort and carpal tunnel symptoms.
That clinical experience means they can consider both the workstation itself and how your body is responding to it, giving you recommendations grounded in ergonomics and musculoskeletal health.
You or your employer will receive a written report outlining the findings and key recommendations. These may include changes to your existing setup or equipment such as a laptop stand, footrest, split keyboard, different chair or standing desk.
Nordic Balance follows up around one month later to check how the new setup is working for you.
Yes. Remote assessments can be carried out by secure video call and typically take around 30 minutes. Your osteopath will review your home-working setup and provide a written report with recommended changes.
Yes. Where new equipment is recommended, we can help source options through our workplace partners, including Posturite and Workplace London.
Yes. We offer individual assessments as well as half-day and full-day options for larger teams. DSE assessments start from £150 + VAT per desk. Contact us directly for a quote.
Yes. Whether the request comes from an employer or an individual employee, the assessment needs HR approval before booking.
If your osteopath identifies a musculoskeletal problem that needs further attention, they can connect you with the appropriate Nordic Balance practitioner, including physiotherapy, osteopathy or other clinical support, so care stays joined up.
Begin your journey to recovery, today
Book your first appointment today and take the first step towards feeling better.