Work Injury — Assessment, Treatment & Return to Work

Back strain from lifting, a sore shoulder from repetitive work, or a flare-up that won’t settle?

Get clear answers and WorkCover-focused physiotherapy with a structured plan to reduce pain, rebuild capacity and return to work safely and confidently.

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Benefits

How WorkCover physio can help

Here’s what to expect from working with us — clear assessment, evidence-based treatment, and care that adapts to your goals.

Settle pain & regain control

Settle pain & regain control

Hands-on care and early, safe movement to calm symptoms and improve function.

Restore capacity

Restore capacity

Structured strength and mobility progressions matched to your role and duties.

Safer return to work

Safer return to work

Graded reconditioning and practical strategies for lifting, posture, pacing and workload.

Reduce recurrence risk

Reduce recurrence risk

build resilience so you’re not stuck in a cycle of flare-ups.

Who It Helps

Common workplace injuries we see

 Work injury physiotherapy may be right for you if you:

Have lower back pain from manual handling, bending, prolonged standing or repetitive tasks.

Are dealing with neck and shoulder pain from desk work, overhead tasks or sustained postures.

Have elbow or wrist pain linked to repetitive gripping, tools or computer work.

Have a knee, hip, ankle or foot issue affecting walking, ladders, squats or site-based duties.

Need a clearer plan to return safely without guessing what’s “too much, too soon.”

How It Works

Your pathway back to work

Every appointment is structured around your story. Below is how we work together to get you back to what matters.

01.

Assessment

We start with your injury and your job demands. Your physio will:

Review how the injury happened and what tasks currently aggravate it

Assess movement, strength, control and work-relevant tolerance

Identify contributing factors (load, technique, posture, fatigue patterns)

Explain the likely diagnosis and a realistic recovery/return-to-work roadmap

02.

Treatment

Your treatment plan may include:

Manual therapy where appropriate to reduce pain and stiffness

A progressive, work-specific exercise plan

Education on pacing, safe technique and symptom management

Clear guidance on what to keep doing, what to modify and how to build back up

03.

Progress

At follow-ups we:

Re-check functional markers relevant to your duties

Upgrade your program in stages

Support graded return where needed

Document progress clearly to help keep everyone aligned

Testimonials

What Our Patients Said

Real feedback from people we’ve helped with pain, injury and movement problems across our Mernda and Reservoir clinics.

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Google rating from local patients

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FAQs

Affordable Pricing that Doesn't Sacrifice Quality

MEET THE TEAM

Meet your physiotherapists

Stephanie and Mau both see patients across our Mernda and Reservoir clinics. Click a card to read full bios and book direct.

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Stephanie

Director & Senior Physiotherapist
Director and Senior Physiotherapist with almost a decade of experience in person-centred care — working from our Mernda and Reservoir clinics. Special interests in chronic pain, sports injuries, women’s health and balance/vestibular conditions.
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Mau

Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist with almost 10 years across private practice, community physio and aged care. Special interests in orthopaedic rehabilitation, chronic disease management and sports injuries.
OUR CLINICS

Choose your nearest clinic

Two physiotherapy clinics in Melbourne’s north — Mernda and Reservoir — with the same team and same care standards.

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MERNDA CLINIC

Physiotherapy Mernda — Radiant Care Health Clinic

Find us at 136 Schotters Rd

Our Mernda clinic on Schotters Rd — physiotherapy for Mernda, Doreen, South Morang, Mill Park, Epping and surrounds.

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RESERVOIR CLINIC

Physiotherapy Reservoir — Radiant Care Health Clinic

Find us at 224A Broadway

Our Reservoir clinic on Broadway — physiotherapy for Reservoir, Preston, Thornbury, Coburg North, Bundoora, Thomastown, Lalor and surrounds.

Ready to return to work with a clear plan?