WHO WE TREAT
Work Injury Rehabilitation /
Return to Work
Our team believe thorough assessment, good communication and tailored treatment programs can simplify the recovery process. Our goal is to help you return to work, sport and everyday life as quickly as possible, while ensuring your recovery is safe, sustainable and built to last.
AEP Health Group is recognised as one of South Australia’s leading multidisciplinary clinics for return to work services derived from the latest evidence based research, treatments and rehabilitation programs.
How can we help?
Our team aim to assist you, but are not limited to the following areas:
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With our team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists working closely together, workers receive the treatments they require.
Implementing early intervention that is evidence based, leads to reduced lost time injury rates.
All physical conditioning programmes are essentially designed and implemented to the demands of the job for a successful transition back into the work place. With a large range of resistance and aerobic based equipment, accurate job dictionaries, programmes are tailored and commence with intensive one on one sessions, and progress to cost effective small group supervised sessions. Where possible, work related tasks are simulated to ensure safe work techniques to minimise the risk of re-injury.
At the completion of the physical conditioning programme, final assessments are conducted to determine the readiness of a safe return to work.
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Taking a pro-active approach in injury treatment can possibly prevent an official return to work claim.
With minimal waiting times, AEP’s treating Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists can provide an injured worker with treatment and an expert opinion. This has no financial impact if a claim is lodged, as it will commence from the date of the injury.
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Improving safety performance can be achieved by screening candidates that are most suited to the role within your organisation before they are employed.
Strict protocols have been developed to ensure appropriate and consistent screening measures are obtained, and accurate recommendations are made.
In addition to our standard protocols, we can tailor pre-employment medicals to meet any relevant health concerns or specific requirements you may have in your organisation.
Each assessment is approximately 45min in duration and is completed by either our Physiotherapists or Exercise Physiologists. Candidates can booked in at any of our four locations across Adelaide.
Exercise Physiology
AEP’s Exercise Physiologists specialise in tailored exercise prescription for individuals with workplace and motor vehicle accident injuries to help their bodies meet the demands of work. We focus on active rehabilitation while monitoring treatment effectiveness. We maintain open communication with insurance companies and the broader treating team to support your recovery.
Our Exercise Physiologists can:
Complete Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
Conduct worksite visits and assessments
Develop graded exercise and return-to-work plans
Set and implement goals focused on function, participation, and safe return to work
Support both physical and psychological injury rehabilitation
Note: A referral from your GP or treating Physiotherapist is required to see an Exercise Physiologist.
Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapists are experts in understanding the biopsychosocial factors influencing pain and recovery. They provide treatment, education, and support throughout your rehabilitation to address both physical injuries and the broader factors impacting your pain and function. Physiotherapists collaborate closely with you and the treating team to prepare you for a successful return to work.
Our Physiotherapists can:
Assess and treat physical injuries impacting work capacity
Provide pain education and management strategies
Complete Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
Conduct worksite visits and assessments
Develop graded return-to-work plans
Support functional rehabilitation tailored to your job requirements
If you have an active claim and approval and want to get started, simply complete the online form. Our friendly admin staff will then be in touch to get you booked in.
Alternatively you can call AEP Health Group on 08 8244 0450.