Physiotherapy and WorkCover in Queensland – A Simple Guide
Physiotherapy is an important part of recovering from work-related injuries. In Queensland, WorkCover pays for physiotherapy to help injured workers heal and return to work safely.
What’s Covered?
- Physiotherapy Costs: WorkCover usually pays for physiotherapy related to work injuries.
- Initial Treatment: You’ll start with an assessment and about six pre-approved treatment sessions.
- More Sessions: If needed, extra sessions can be approved based on how you're recovering.
- Recovery Tools: Things like therabands, rollers, and braces are also covered, so you don’t have to pay out of pocket. Getting Started
Doctor’s Referral: You usually need a referral from your doctor to begin physiotherapy.
How It Works
- Assessment: The physiotherapist checks your injury and creates a treatment plan.
- Treatment: This can include exercises, hands-on therapy, and other methods to help you heal.
- Rehabilitation: Focus is on improving movement, strength, and overall function.
- Return to Work: Physios help plan a safe return to work, sometimes with lighter duties at first.
- Teamwork: Physiotherapists, WorkCover case managers, and employers all work together to support your recovery.
- Injuries Commonly Treated
- Back pain
- Neck pain and whiplash
- Muscle and joint problems
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Broken bones and dislocations
- Recovery after surgery
- Assessment: The physiotherapist checks your injury and creates a treatment plan.
- Treatment: This can include exercises, hands-on therapy, and other methods to help you heal.
- Rehabilitation: Focus is on improving movement, strength, and overall function.
- Return to Work: Physios help plan a safe return to work, sometimes with lighter duties at first.
- Teamwork: Physiotherapists, WorkCover case managers, and employers all work together to support your recovery.
Doctor’s Referral: You need a referral from your doctor to begin physiotherapy.
How It Works
- Injuries Commonly Treated
- Back pain
- Neck pain and whiplash
- Muscle and joint problems
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Broken bones and dislocations
- Recovery after surgery