EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Return to Work Rehab and WorkCover Exercise Physiology in Mackay
Getting hurt at work is stressful. On top of the injury itself, there's the paperwork, the time off and the worry about whether you'll be able to do your job properly when you go back. Our job is to help you rebuild the strength, fitness and confidence to return to work safely, with a clear plan that everyone understands.
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Who we help
The Mackay region is built on hard physical work, and many of our return-to-work clients come from:
mining and resources
construction and trades
agriculture, sugar and farming
transport and logistics
health, aged care and disability support work
retail and hospitality.
We also see plenty of office-based workers with back, neck and shoulder injuries. Rehab isn't only for heavy jobs.
How WorkCover exercise physiology works
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If you've lodged a claim with WorkCover Queensland or your employer's self-insurer, your case manager or GP can recommend exercise physiology as part of your rehab.
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We'll confirm your claim number and the number of approved sessions before treatment starts, so you're not left out of pocket.
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We'll assess your injury, your current capacity and the physical demands of your job, such as lifting, carrying, climbing, prolonged standing or sitting, and working at heights.
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Your program is built around the tasks you need to do at work, with load progressed gradually and progress tracked through objective testing.
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We provide timely reports to your case manager, GP and rehab and return to work coordinator, so decisions about your duties are based on accurate information.
Why objective testing matters
When you're trying to get back to work, "how does it feel?" isn't always enough. We use VALD ForceDecks and DynaMo to measure strength and compare your injured and uninjured sides, giving you, your doctor and your case manager clear information about your progress.
Other insurers
We also work with CTP (motor vehicle accident) insurers, life and income protection insurers and other third-party schemes. Contact us with your claim details and we'll confirm what's needed.
Not on a claim?
Many people still want help getting fit for their job after an injury or a long break, or before starting a physically demanding new role. You can book privately with no referral needed.
Employers and case managers
If you're an employer, rehab and return to work coordinator or case manager, we're happy to talk about how we can support your workers. Call 0436 304 161 or email admin@untappedexphys.com.au.
Common questions
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Approved sessions are billed directly to your insurer at the approved rates. We'll confirm your approval before your first session.
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In most cases, yes. Let your case manager know you'd like to see Untapped and we'll help with the paperwork.
Book a return-to-work assessment
Fill in our booking request form with your claim number and insurer, and we'll take it from there.
Prefer to talk? 0436 304 161