The WorkCover Act
provides for treatment of injuries sustained while at work or traveling
directly to or from work. Keperra Physiotherapy is
able to provide treatment for a large variety of workplace injuries.
To claim under WorkCover,
an injured worker must complete the relevant WorkCover forms at his or her
workplace and present for treatment with a current medical certificate.
Workplace Injuries include:
-
Posturally-related pain
-
Heavy and awkward lifting
-
Repetitive tasks
- Accidental trauma
- Motor Vechile and heavy
machinery accidents
Physiotherapy treatment
will:
- Reduce / eliminate pain
- Restore joint mobility
and muscle strength
- Ensure good workplace
set-up
- Ensure early return to
work
- Provide graduated
return to work programmes
- Provide home exercise
programmes to prevent recurrence
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