Functional Conditioning Programs For Injured Workers
WorkCover has developed guidelines to assist insurers decide when exercise programs are likely to be helpful and the features expected of effective programs.
Solutions offer cost efficient programs with proven results for injured workers with sub-acute or chronic problems who do not need intensive psychological intervention. WorkCover recommends these clients attend pain management programs.
Solutions’ functional conditioning programs for injured workers incorporate WorkCover’s recommendations and evidence based best practice, including:
Assessment to identify changes in:
- work status,
- activities of daily living,
- activity levels,
- pain and disability levels,
- psychological factors likely to slow recovery and
- physical parameters;
Use of recognised objective measures including the Revised Oswestry Disability Index, Vernon Moir Neck Pain and Disability Index and Fear/Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire;
Individually designed programs that respond to return to work and activity goals;
Education and reassurance to support increased function despite pain;
Planned activity upgrading;
Coping strategies to help with flare-ups and to prevent recurrence;
Supervision by physiotherapists and osteopaths with university trained Pilates teachers;
Involving and informing all interested parties including treating practitioners, insurers, rehabilitation providers and the workplace;
Evaluation and monitoring of progress of each client and
Reporting results using accepted standards.
At Solutions we are very proud of our results in improving our clients’ quality of life and upgrading their work capacity. Please refer to our latest statistics.
How do I refer to the Functional Conditioning Program?
Contact reception on 02 4232 2222 or email us on info@solutions4wellbeing.com.au for a referral form and return it to us by fax. We will then contact the insurer for approval.
For information about Solutions’ Exercise teachers, see the Practitioner Profiles page.