MUSCLE JOINT BONE   /   EPPING

Workplace Injury Rehabilitation in Epping

Work-related pain or an injury can make lifting, driving, desk work and long periods on your feet difficult. Physiotherapy at Muscle Joint Bone Epping can help assess the problem and plan rehabilitation around the activities your work involves.

Care may be appropriate after a specific incident or when symptoms have developed over time. Your assessment helps establish the next step; it does not, by itself, determine whether an injury qualifies for an insurance claim.

Understand the demands of your work

Tell your physiotherapist what your job involves, when symptoms occur and which tasks are difficult. Relevant details include lifting loads, repetitive movements, sitting or standing time, previous injuries and any current medical restrictions.

Assessment may include movement, strength and tasks relevant to your duties. Bring existing reports, a certificate of capacity if you have one, and any advice from your GP or treating team.

Build capacity for everyday tasks

A plan may combine education, suitable exercise, temporary activity changes and hands-on treatment where appropriate. The goals might include tolerating a shorter work period, reaching or carrying more comfortably, or gradually increasing capacity for a particular task.

Your physiotherapist can review symptoms and function as the plan progresses. Workplace duties and hours should reflect the advice of your treating team and the return-to-work arrangements agreed with the relevant people. Returning to work is a shared process, rather than a decision made from a website or a single exercise test.

WorkCover and TAC booking questions

The MJB clinic provides care for workplace and transport-related injuries. If you intend to claim treatment through WorkCover or TAC, contact reception before booking. Provide your claim details and ask which documents, approvals and payment arrangements apply to the appointment.

A claim number alone should not be treated as confirmation that every service will be funded. Ask about any out-of-pocket cost and discuss approval questions with your insurer or claims manager. Our fees, referrals and rebates guide explains what to check.

Arrange an assessment in Epping

Explore back pain, neck pain and exercise rehabilitation. For a significant recent accident or urgent symptoms, seek medical care first.

Appointments are at 26 Childs Road, Epping. Contact reception, book physiotherapy online or call 03 9088 8228.

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