The team at Essendon Physio Group is highly skilled at treating workers who have sustained an injury at work, helping them recover and return to work sooner.
We also help people recovering from transport accidents (TAC) to return to an active life.
With highly trained Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, our team can help people with:
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Lower back pain
- Sprains and strains
- Shoulder problems
- Persistent pain
- Neck injuries - such as whiplash
- Complex head injuries
We employ a partnership approach with each person referred to us, working with their GP, surgeon and medical specialists along with any injury management advisors, occupational rehabilitation consultants and health and safety managers they are consulting with.
Our team helps people recover from acute injuries by putting in place a ‘needs and goals’ long-term recovery plan including prescribed exercise to aid recovery.
We provide the following services to optimise long term outcomes:
- Workplace risk assessment
- Manual handling training
- Work hardening programs
- Postural assessments
- Vehicle suitability assessments
- Workplace visits
Our specialist exercise team can also help create plans to aid weight loss, and prevent and manage chronic diseases like diabetes.