Workcover Physical Therapy: A Basic Introduction

This workcover physiotherapy article is designed to provide an overview of Workcover physio and its work. The term Workcover can describe a range of work-related rehabilitation, work injury management, and vocational rehabilitation. This helps workers get back on their feet after an injury and assists in getting them back into work more quickly.

Work is essential for most people as it provides financial security; however, when someone becomes ill or injured at work, this can negatively affect their family life and finances. Workplace injuries are familiar with many different causes, including falls from height or lifting heavy loads incorrectly, overexertion such as pulling something too severe, or repetitive movements like typing or work that is too hot or cold.

Workcover physiotherapy services are provided for people with work injury management, work rehabilitation, and vocational rehabilitation to help them get back on their feet as soon as possible. Workcover physiotherapists assess the work-related nature of an injury. They can provide treatments such as massage therapy, spinal manipulation, electrotherapy, and work capacity assessments.

The WorkCover physiotherapist will work closely with the injured person’s employer to help them return to work as soon as possible by providing access to services such as workplace modifications or physical therapy treatments, education on how they can prevent future injury, and information about workers’ compensation and benefits.