RTWSA and Motor Vehicle Injuries
At My Local Physio Plus our practitioners have experience in managing injuries sustained at work and in motor vehicle accidents.
We understand that suffering an injury at work or being in a motor vehicle accident can be very unexpected. Our aim is to ensure that your recovery journey is as easy as possible. We will assist you with every phase of your recovery, from early pain management through to getting you back to your occupational and recreational activities.
Our assessment protocols utilise screening questionnaires and outcome measures as recommended by Return to Work SA and the Motor Accident Commission.
We provide evidence-based management for clients, within the clinical frameworks recommended by these organisations.
All of our treating practitioners regularly liaise with your GP, case manager, rehabilitation consultant and/or surgeon if required to ensure that we are all on the same page with respect to your recovery plan.
Reality Health
Reality Health is an immersive virtual reality tool that our clinicians use for chronic pain education and management. We use the tool to help clients understand and manage their pain, reducing reliance on passive care. If you are interested, find out more on their website or contact us.
About Reality Health
Reality Health combines the latest evidence-based pain science with virtual reality technology to enhance clients’ understanding of pain and guide their recovery. The program empowers clients to take control of their pain management, reducing reliance on passive care approaches.
Program Overview
Clients participate in a 10-session protocol designed to:
- Provide an immersive environment where clients can explore and challenge their pain beliefs.
- Encourage active engagement, allowing clients to ask questions and experience pain science.
- Integrate VR rehabilitation with real-life exercises prescribed by their healthcare professional to reinforce learning, build confidence, and improve function.
By focusing on pain science education combined with brain and body-based training, Reality Health effectively reduces pain and disability, offering a transformative experience for those with persistent pain.
Reality Health VR & Exercise Rehabilitation
Reality Health VR is used alongside exercise rehabilitation, combining virtual reality pain education with physical therapy to reinforce pain management, build confidence, and enhance functional recovery.
Pain science education + brain and body-based training = pain & disability reduction
Benefits for Injured Workers
Reality Health's approach aligns with Return to Work goals, equipping clients with tools to better manage pain, take control of their recovery, and reduce reliance on ongoing treatments, leading to more empowered clients ready to return to work and daily activities.
If you have Injured Workers who could benefit from this program or would like more information about Reality Health, please feel free to reach out to reception@mylocalphysioplus.com.au. We look forward to exploring how we can collaborate to improve outcomes for your clients. For more information visit Reality Health.
Physiotherapy is an essential part of rehabilitation for those who have sustained an injury either at work or as a result of a motor vehicle accident. A physiotherapist can guide individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey as they return to work or pre-injury activities. Benefits of physiotherapy for this population can include:
- Establishment of patient-specific goals to guide the individualized rehabilitation journey
- Improve movement and reduce pain/stiffness using manual therapy techniques
- Advocacy and communication to other professionals involved in the claim
- Increased patient-understanding about the injury/condition
- Enhanced knowledge about self-management strategies to help manage
- Improve quality of movement and strength through an exercise program based on relevant work tasks or patient-specific movements
With the above-mentioned benefits, physiotherapy will help empower people throughout rehabilitation. Therefore, making the transition back to work or pre-injury function as smooth as possible, to keep the individual doing what they love!
Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals who specialise in the use of exercise to improve physical function and health. Through compensable claims, we will conduct a thorough assessment of your current condition to determine your functional capacity. We will then develop a personalised treatment plan to help you reach your rehabilitation goals whilst encouraging self-management for life beyond your claim. We use a biopsychosocial approach for your rehabilitation with an understanding that recovery can be a complex process and there may be more impacting your recovery.
Benefits of Exercise Physiology treatment through compensable claims may include:
- Reduced pain (and education around chronic pain)
- Restoring mobility
- Increased strength
- Improved endurance
- Improved balance and coordination
- Reduced risk of further injury
- Faster return to work and daily activities
- Improved quality of life
By providing support, education and encouraging self-efficacy, we can assist your return to work, return to daily activities and back to your usual self.
In order for us to invoice your insurance company directly you will need to have the following prior to your first appointment.
- Review from a Medical Professional
- Referral for Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology from your GP
- Claim Acceptance letter from your relevant insuring company
- Approved Claim Number
- Case Managers full name and contact details including phone number and email
- Any other medical documentation associated with your injury including reports, scans, MRI results etc.
If you do not have these details or if your claim is still under review but wish to proceed with treatment earlier, then you will be required to pay upfront for your consultation and claim back from your insurance company later once your claim has been approved.
