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WORKPLACE INJURIES

Workplace injuries can have a significant impact on your daily life, limiting your ability to work, socialise, and perform everyday tasks. Fortunately, physiotherapy can play a crucial role in the recovery process, helping individuals return to work and normal activities safely and effectively. If you’ve sustained a workplace injury, understanding how physiotherapy fits into your treatment plan can make all the difference.


Accessing Physiotherapy Through Workers Compensation
If you’ve lodged a workers compensation claim and it has been approved, your physiotherapy treatments are covered by your employer’s insurer. To begin, you’ll need a referral from your doctor and your insurance details, including your claim number. This ensures that we can liaise with your insurer and provide the necessary treatment without financial barriers.


A Collaborative Approach to Recovery
Your recovery under a workers compensation claim is a team effort. It involves collaboration between multiple parties, including:

 

  • Your Physiotherapist: They develop and guide your rehabilitation program.

  • Your GP/Specialist: They provide referrals, oversee your overall health, and monitor your progress.

  • Your Occupational Rehabilitation Provider: They assess your workplace and recommend adjustments to support your return.

  • The Insurer: They manage your claim and approve treatment plans.

  • You: As the injured worker, you play the most vital role in your recovery.

 

This coordinated approach ensures that everyone involved is working towards the common goal of getting you back to work and optimal function as safely and quickly as possible.


Your Role in Recovery
While you’ll have a team of professionals supporting you, your active participation is critical for a successful outcome. Here’s what’s expected from you:

 

  • Attend Appointments: Consistently attend all scheduled physiotherapy and medical appointments.

  • Follow Advice: Take on board the recommendations provided by your medical team.

  • Comply with Rehabilitation Programs: Engage with your prescribed exercise programs, whether they’re home-based or gym based.

  • Communicate: Share any concerns or issues with your physiotherapist or doctor promptly.


By taking an active role in your recovery, you’ll maximise the benefits of your treatment plan and reduce the risk of prolonged pain or disability.


How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy treatments often include a combination of manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation. While manual therapy can provide short-term pain relief and support the initial stages of recovery, long-term success is often achieved through exercise rehabilitation.


Exercise rehabilitation focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and function. Depending on your injury and recovery goals, this might involve:

 

  • Home Exercise Programs: Tailored exercises you can do at home to build strength and improve mobility.

  • Gym-Based Rehabilitation: Supervised or independent sessions in a gym setting to enhance recovery.


Over time, passive treatments like manual therapy are gradually reduced in favour of self-management strategies. This shift empowers you to take control of your recovery and maintain your progress beyond the treatment period.


Why Choose Wanneroo Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is an integral part of managing workplace injuries, offering a pathway to recovery through personalised care and collaboration. If you’ve sustained a workplace injury, reach out to your GP to discuss the next steps and begin your journey toward recovery with the support of our qualified practitioners. Remember, your active participation is key to a successful outcome and returning to work and life with confidence.

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