The majority of evidence suggests that timely, supportive, coordinated and appropriate RTW injury rehabilitation is likely to improve pain, functionality and quality of life amongst injured workers, and result in improved health and quicker recovery.

Early intervention physiotherapy improves both return back to work rates within 6 months and return to work within 12 months. By providing injury rehabilitation within the setting of the workplace, businesses reap the benefits of not only improved return to work rates but so much more in the context of its health and safety culture.

Our Injury Rehabilitation & Return To Work Programs

Great injury rehabilitation encompasses more than just hands-on treatment from an onsite physiotherapist. We pride ourselves on communicating closely with both onsite supervisors/managers and other health stakeholders to ensure the best level of care for workers. Key to our philosophy is always striving to not only be “reactive” by rehabilitating injuries but always aiming to be “proactive” by empowering workers to continue strength and exercises long after their injury. Below are some common scenarios and how we may approach these:

Ankle Injury Rehabilitation

Initial treatment such as strapping and relevant imaging referral to rule out any sinister pathology, our physiotherapist will then provide graded exercises and strength programs to restore the range of movement and function of the ankle. This will be done in conjunction with providing recommendations for modifying duties where relevant and liaising with supervisors/managers involved with regard to the expected timeframes.

WorkCover post-surgical rehabilitation

Our onsite physiotherapist will liaise closely with the rehabilitation consultant and managing specialist for a thorough handover of care. Once this is completed, we will facilitate the ongoing management of the worker in conjunction with the treating specialist and any other external physiotherapist who may be supporting the worker. We will also continue to support the worker after the end workcover claim with regards to physiotherapy rehabilitation if this is clinically indicated.

Knee ligament injury Rehabilitation

Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment initially may consist of modalities such as strapping, relevant imaging referral to rule out any sinister pathology, and recommendations for braces where required. The physiotherapist will introduce graded exercises with the aim of progressing to a full-strength program. Recommendations around modifying duties and restrictions specific to a knee ligament injury will also be forwarded to relevant supervisors/managers and an expected timeframe for recovery.

Injury Rehabilitation For Employees Benefits

Health consultations during work hours

Having work time dedicated to health consults removes the barriers of having to schedule appointments outside of working hours, simplifying the rehabilitation process.

Workplace physiotherapist expertise

Physiotherapists who specifically operate in workplace health have knowledge around the different demands and physical requirements of jobs across different industries, which can often be difficult to explain to external providers.

Integrated workplace health and safety team

An onsite physiotherapist works with health and safety and relevant supervisors and managers. Allowing a workplace physiotherapist to assist with the injury rehabilitation phase allows for greater support with a return to work at the right time.

Benefits Of Return To Work & Injury Rehabilitation For Your Business

Increased return to work rates

Providing onsite injury rehabilitation allows workers to access treatment as well as reap the benefits of continuing social interactions with their colleagues at work. Early intervention = an earlier chance for return to work.

Increased early intervention

Providing access to an onsite physiotherapist initially for injury management provides an opportunity for workers to feel support onsite and build trust. By fostering this culture, greater opportunities for early intervention can be provided which is where the greatest difference in health and safety can be made.

Litigation mitigation

Providing injury rehabilitation to workers by an onsite physiotherapist allows a business to fulfil its duties of providing support and modifications for an injured worker returning to work where reasonably practicable.

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Our Injury Rehabilitation Process For Return To Work

This process varies across sites, however, here are some of the processes involved with injury rehabilitation.

Complete relevant job dictionary/job task analysis

Understanding the critical physical demands of the job required by the worker can then guide the relevant time frame for return to work.

Regular updates and liaising with all relevant parties

As an AHPRA registered clinician, the onsite physiotherapist will liaise with all relevant health practitioners and stakeholders involved with the worker for a handover to fulfil their due diligence of creating the best health outcomes for the worker

Provide onsite physiotherapy and support suitable duties planning

Once the onsite physiotherapist has all available information, they will provide treatment and recommendations around modifications to work to support the worker’s return to normal duties.

Why Employ Health?

Reliable service delivery

Employ Health prides itself on working together as a tribe and as a team; service delivery is never dependent on one single practitioner. This allows for consistent service delivery and timely solutions to fulfil your requirements as required.

Integrated systems solution

Employ Health provides access to bespoke systems and software, simplifying large-scale injury management lists to a user-friendly dashboard with report summaries.

Seasoned and experienced team

Employ Health has serviced injury management for many years, which allows for unique insights across various industries and individualised recommendations when dealing with complex cases. Employ Health is a time-tested team delivering timely advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Injury rehabilitation is providing injured workers support in all domains of their work, the workplace overall and the workers themselves. This may include modifying work duties, arranging workplace supports or providing rehabilitation from healthcare professionals.

The majority of time spent in our lives is through our work. Integrating rehabilitation into our occupational workplace not only helps minimise disruptions to a worker’s usual routine but also improves the likelihood of returning to work through early intervention and early return to work.

Many musculoskeletal injuries can be supported through rehabilitation services. Growingly, psychological conditions are also being serviced to workers by appropriate health professionals.

Hear From Our Clients

As a business we strive to be proactive in managing the health, safety and wellbeing of all our employees. We utilise Rapid Response Physio to ensure our Service and Transport staff are cared for even when they are away from the office. Previously when workers were injured while away from the office the first we might hear about an injury is when they return to the office with Workcover forms. Now, our team gets a rehab plan sent to their smartphone from the physio, and we can implement the right suitable duties if needed fast, to help them get better fast.

Tracey Davidson

HR Manager QLD/NSW - A&L Windows and Doors
The 8 Week Challenge run by Employ Heath was awesome. It was the perfect way to get me motivated to get healthy. Not only did I get on board but the whole family reaped the benefits by improving our exercise and eating better.

Production Worker, George Weston Foods

Production Worker, George Weston Foods
The 8-Week Challenge run by Employ Health was awesome. It was the perfect way to get me motivated to get healthy. Not only did I get on board but the whole family reaped the benefits by improving our exercise & eating better

George Weston Foods

Production Worker
The traditional business has measured health by looking at a financial balance sheet...those days are gone. You have to have a healthy business through every aspect of the business

Darrell Bramley

Managing Director A&L Windows and Doors

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