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Exercise rehabilitation
for injured workers.

Recovering from a workplace injury and approved for allied health services through your insurer? Exercise Physiology is one of the most evidence-based pathways for restoring function and getting safely back to work.

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WorkCover-Funded Exercise Physiology in Five Dock

If you've had a workplace injury and lodged a successful claim with your employer's insurer, exercise physiology is one of the allied health services typically funded as part of your treatment plan. We're approved to work with all NSW WorkCover insurers — including icare, EML, Allianz, GIO, and others.

Your treating doctor (usually your nominated treating doctor or NTD) is the gatekeeper for your treatment. They write a referral or recommendation, your insurer approves the treatment, and we start exercise rehabilitation as part of your recovery.

What it costs
No out-of-pocket expense — billed directly to your insurer.
All sessions are billed directly to your insurer at the WorkCover NSW gazetted fee rates. There's no gap fee for approved sessions, and no Medicare or HICAPS involvement. We handle invoicing and reporting on your behalf.
What We Treat

Common WorkCover injury presentations.

From acute musculoskeletal injuries through to long-standing claims with chronic pain components — exercise physiology has a role at almost every stage of return-to-work rehabilitation.

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Lower Back InjuriesThe most common WorkCover claim. Lifting injuries, manual handling strains, chronic lower back pain — graded loading and movement reintroduction are central to recovery.
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Shoulder & Upper LimbRotator cuff strains, repetitive strain injuries, post-surgical rehab. Strength restoration and progressive return to work demands.
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Lower Limb InjuriesKnee injuries, ankle sprains, post-surgical rehabilitation. Progressive loading, balance, and return-to-work programming.
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Chronic Pain ClaimsPain persisting beyond expected healing timeframes. Andrew Lai specialises in this area — biopsychosocial approach to long-standing pain.
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Functional Capacity ProgramsStructured programs to demonstrate work capacity, address deconditioning, and provide objective evidence for return-to-work planning.
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Return-to-Work ProgrammingJob-specific physical preparation. We work with employers and case managers to progress workers safely back to pre-injury duties or suitable alternatives.
How to Access

Getting started with WorkCover-funded EP.

1
Talk to your treating doctor
Your nominated treating doctor (NTD) will recommend Exercise Physiology as part of your recovery plan if it's appropriate for your injury.
2
Insurer approval
Your insurer (icare, EML, GIO, Allianz, etc.) will approve a number of sessions based on your doctor's recommendation. We can help follow up on approval if delays occur.
3
Initial consultation & assessment
Your first session involves a detailed assessment of your injury, work history, and goals. We'll outline a clear program tailored to your situation.
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Ongoing rehab & reporting
Regular sessions to deliver and progress your program. Outcome reports provided to your insurer, case manager, and treating doctor at appropriate intervals.
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Working with our team is straightforward.

Clear documentation, prompt initial assessments, outcome reports at appropriate milestones, and direct billing to your insurer. We've worked with all major NSW WorkCover insurers and case management providers.

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