Supporting Recovery, Return to Work and Everyday Life
Our SIRA approved clinicians provide multidisciplinary allied health rehabilitation for people recovering from workplace injuries and motor vehicle accidents under NSW Workers Compensation and CTP schemes.
An injury can affect more than one part of a person’s life, from movement, strength and confidence to independence and the ability to participate in work and everyday activities.
From managing pain and restoring movement to rebuilding strength, confidence and capacity, our team helps people make meaningful progress towards the things that matter to them.
We work collaboratively with insurance companies, occupational rehabilitation providers, case managers, employers, GPs and other treating professionals to keep rehabilitation coordinated and focused on practical recovery goals.
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
Different injuries require different types of support, and those needs can change as rehabilitation progresses. Our multidisciplinary model allows different allied health disciplines to provide support at the right stage, based on the person’s presentation, needs, and rehabilitation plan.
Having multiple allied health disciplines within one team supports:
- Coordinated care across different areas of rehabilitation
- Treatment that can adapt as needs and priorities change
- A consistent focus on agreed rehabilitation and return-to-work goals
- Clear communication with the wider treating and rehabilitation team
Our core Workers Compensation and CTP rehabilitation services are delivered by Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy and Psychology, with each discipline bringing a different area of expertise to the rehabilitation process.
For more complex injuries, Speech Pathology and Dietetics can also be incorporated where clinically appropriate.
Our Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation services include:
Physiotherapy
Our physios support people recovering from musculoskeletal injuries, surgery, pain and reduced mobility. Treatment focuses on managing pain, restoring movement and mobility, rebuilding strength, and progressively increasing physical function for everyday activities and work.
Exercise Physiology
Our EPs provide individually tailored exercise rehabilitation to rebuild strength, endurance, mobility and physical capacity. Programs can incorporate the physical demands of work and everyday activities to build capacity for a safe, sustainable return to activity.
Occupational Therapy
Our OTs help people regain function and independence after injury through functional assessments, strategies to overcome barriers, equipment and home and work modifications, and, where appropriate, driving assessment and vehicle modifications.
Psychology
Our psychologists support people experiencing psychological injury or barriers to recovery, including anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, persistent pain and reduced confidence. Treatment focuses on improving wellbeing and function and supporting progress towards meaningful recovery and return-to-work goals.
A Responsive Allied Health Rehab Partner - our difference
Effective rehabilitation relies on good clinical care, clear communication and a shared understanding of the goals being worked towards.
Recovery Station works closely with insurers, occupational rehabilitation providers and case managers to provide timely allied health support and keep the people coordinating a person’s recovery informed.
Our clinicians work collaboratively with the wider treating team to provide:
- Clear treatment and rehabilitation goals
- Responsive communication and progress reporting
- Collaboration with GPs and other treating professionals
- Identification of barriers affecting recovery
- Strategies to increase work capacity and tolerance
- Support for graduated return to activity and work
- Practical recommendations to support the next stage of rehabilitation
This keeps rehabilitation aligned with the person’s functional and return-to-work goals, while supporting measurable progress throughout their recovery.
Support for a Range of Injuries and Rehabilitation Needs:
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Support for back, neck and shoulder injuries, soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains and fractures, with rehabilitation tailored to the person’s function and recovery goals.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Progressive rehabilitation following surgery to restore movement, strength and physical capacity and support a safe return to everyday activities and work.
Persistent Pain & Deconditioning
Support for people experiencing persistent pain or reduced function following injury, with a focus on gradually increasing movement, strength, activity tolerance and confidence.
Psychological & Complex Injuries
Support for psychological and more complex injuries that may affect physical, cognitive or everyday function, with access to our broader multidisciplinary team where clinically appropriate.
Rehabilitation That Fits Into Real Life
Depending on the service and individual needs, we can provide rehabilitation at home, in our clinics, in the community, or via telehealth.
Recovery Station provides Workers Compensation and CTP allied health services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, the Central Coast and Sydney.
We understand that navigating Workers Compensation and CTP rehabilitation can be complex, so we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions below.
Depending on your claim and the treatment required, you may be able to choose your treating allied health provider. Contact our team with your claim details and we can advise what is required to get started.
Referral and approval requirements vary depending on the scheme, service and stage of your claim. Our Intake & Referrals team can help you understand what is required before treatment begins.
Yes. We work with insurers, occupational rehabilitation providers, case managers and the wider treating team to support coordinated rehabilitation and progress towards agreed goals.
Our clinicians can provide treatment plans, progress reports, Functional Capacity Assessments and medicolegal reports, where appropriate, along with recommendations aligned with the person’s rehabilitation needs and relevant scheme requirements.
Yes, where appropriate. Depending on the service, location, clinical need and funding approval, rehabilitation may be provided at home, in the community, at one of our clinics or via telehealth.
Yes. We provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation for people recovering from motor vehicle accident injuries where services are clinically appropriate and approved under their CTP claim.
