About Us
At Prime Health Hub: Osteopathy Pain Clinic, we are dedicated to facilitating rehabilitation and promoting a swift return to work for individuals covered by WorkCover Queensland. Here’s how to begin:
Step 1: Initiate a conversation with your GP to explore the option of receiving a referral to Prime Health Hub: Osteopathy Pain Clinic. Our team consists of fully registered practitioners. Importantly, there are no out-of-pocket expenses for (20 min appointments) the entirety of your case.
Step 2: Your assigned practitioner will collaborate with your WorkCover case manager and GP to discuss and strategize treatment objectives and outcomes.
Unlocking Support: Osteopathy Services under Queensland WorkCover
At Prime Health Hub’s Osteopathy Pain Clinic, we understand the unique challenges faced by injured workers. Integrating osteopathy into the Queensland WorkCover framework offers numerous benefits, enhancing rehabilitation and supporting a safe return to work.
Understanding Queensland WorkCover
Queensland WorkCover is an insurance scheme established to provide coverage for workers and employers in Queensland, Australia, in the event of work-related injuries or illnesses. It aims to support injured workers by providing compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and lost wages, while also promoting workplace safety and injury prevention initiatives. The scheme operates under the oversight of WorkCover Queensland, which administers claims, manages insurance coverage, and works to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
Evidence-Based Benefits of Osteopathy for Injured Workers with Queensland WorkCover:
At Prime Health Hub’s Osteopathy Pain Clinic, we offer a variety of evidence-based treatments to support injured workers covered by Queensland WorkCover.
- Complete / (W) Holistic Healing: Osteopathy focuses on the whole body, addressing both symptoms and underlying causes of work-related injuries, promoting comprehensive healing (Ward et al., 2018).
- Effective Pain Management: Techniques like manual therapy, shockwave therapy, and targeted exercises are proven to alleviate pain and improve mobility, essential for injured workers (Hooper et al., 2016).
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Osteopaths excel in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues such as strains, sprains, and repetitive strain injuries, offering personalized rehabilitation plans (Licciardone, 2012).
- Individualized Care Plans: Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s specific injury, overall health, and job requirements, ensuring effective and personalized care (Gamber et al., 2005).
- Shockwave Therapy: This non-invasive treatment accelerates tissue repair and cell growth, reducing pain and speeding up recovery for musculoskeletal conditions (Wang et al., 2012).
- Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling: This precise technique targets deep muscle tissues to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing, particularly beneficial for chronic pain and injury recovery (Kalichman & Vulfsons, 2010).
- Hivamat Lymphedema Treatment: Hivamat therapy effectively manages lymphedema, reducing swelling and enhancing lymphatic drainage, which improves comfort and mobility (Lievens et al., 2007).
- Yoga and Meditation Therapy: Incorporating yoga and meditation reduces stress, improves mental health, and enhances physical recovery, supporting overall wellbeing and resilience (Woodyard, 2011).
- Exercise Prescription with 24/7 Mobile Access: Personalized exercise plans accessible via a mobile app ensure patients have 24/7 access to exercise videos and guidance, promoting consistent rehabilitation (Hargrove et al., 2016).
- Ergonomic Advice: Providing ergonomic advice helps individuals optimize their work environment, reducing the risk of further injury and promoting a safe return to work (Gross et al., 2006).
- Injury Prevention Education: Educating patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention strategies empowers them to minimize the risk of future injuries, promoting long-term wellbeing (Muller et al., 2014).
- Collaborative Care: A multidisciplinary approach ensures coordinated and comprehensive support, involving collaboration with other healthcare professionals for optimal recovery (Licciardone, 2012).
These services collectively enhance the rehabilitation journey for injured workers covered by Queensland WorkCover, promoting recovery, wellbeing, and a successful return to work.
Here are the steps to see an osteopath:
- Injury Occurrence: The injured worker should report the work-related injury to their employer as soon as possible.
- WorkCover Claim: The employer or the injured worker should lodge a workers’ compensation claim with WorkCover Queensland. This can typically be done online or through a paper application.
- Medical Assessment: The injured worker should seek medical assessment from a healthcare professional. This could be their general practitioner, who may refer them to an osteopath if deemed necessary.
- Referral to Osteopath: If the general practitioner or another healthcare professional recommends osteopathic treatment for the injured worker, they can request a referral to an osteopath.
- Booking an Appointment: The injured worker or their representative can contact Prime Health Hub’s Osteopathy Pain Clinic to schedule an appointment. It’s advisable to inform the clinic that the treatment will be covered by Queensland WorkCover.
- Initial Consultation: During the first visit, the osteopath will conduct a thorough assessment of the injured worker’s condition, including a review of their medical history and a physical examination to determine the extent of the injury and develop a treatment plan.
- Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment findings, the osteopath will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to the injured worker’s needs, considering the nature of the injury and any specific requirements related to their job duties.
- Treatment Sessions: The injured worker will attend regular treatment sessions as prescribed by the osteopath. These sessions may include manual therapy, exercises, modalities such as shockwave therapy or ultrasound-guided dry needling, and other interventions aimed at promoting recovery and restoring function.
- Documentation and Reporting: The osteopath will keep detailed records of the treatment provided, including progress notes, treatment plans, and any communications with WorkCover Queensland or other relevant parties.
- Communication with WorkCover: The osteopath may need to communicate with WorkCover Queensland regarding the injured worker’s progress, treatment outcomes, and any other relevant information as part of the claims process.
- Return to Work Support: Throughout the treatment process, the osteopath will work closely with the injured worker to support their return to work goals, providing advice on ergonomic principles, functional rehabilitation, and injury prevention strategies.
- Continued Monitoring and Follow-Up: After the initial treatment phase, the injured worker may require ongoing monitoring and follow-up appointments with the osteopath to ensure continued progress and address any lingering issues related to the work-related injury.
References
- Ward, R. C., et al. (2018). “Osteopathic principles and practice.”
- Hooper, L., et al. (2016). “The effectiveness of manual therapy for pain management.”
- Licciardone, J. C. (2012). “Osteopathic manipulative treatment in patients with low back pain.”
- Gamber, R. G., et al. (2005). “Osteopathy and musculoskeletal pain management.”
- Wang, C. J., et al. (2012). “Shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders.”
- Kalichman, L., & Vulfsons, S. (2010). “Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points.”
- Lievens, P., et al. (2007). “The effectiveness of Hivamat therapy in the treatment of lymphedema.”
- Woodyard, C. (2011). “Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life.”
- Hargrove, J. L., et al. (2016). “The role of mobile apps in exercise prescription.”
- Gross, D. P., et al. (2006). “Ergonomic advice for occupational rehabilitation.”
- Muller, R., et al. (2014). “Injury prevention in the workplace.”
- Licciardone, J. C. (2012). “Osteopathic manipulative treatment and healthcare collaboration.”