CORE PHYSIOTHERAPY
Workplace Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Core Physiotherapy and Exercise Centres work with employers and workers across Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast to prevent injuries before they happen, and to manage them effectively when they do.
146,700
Serious workers’ compensation claims in Australia 2023–24
34.5%
Of all serious claims caused by body stressing injuries
7.4 weeks
Median time lost per serious claim
Source: Safe Work Australia, Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025. Body stressing — including muscle strain, overuse and repetitive injury — remains the leading mechanism of serious workplace injury in Australia.
RECOGNISING THE RISK
What Gets People Hurt – and Why It’s Often Not Obvious
Most workplace injuries don’t start with a single incident. They build quietly – through habits, pressures and physical demands that accumulate over months or years until the body simply can’t absorb any more. Recognising these patterns early is the first step to avoiding a serious injury.
Poor Posture
Hours on a worksite in awkward positions — our muscles and joints simply weren’t designed to sustain that kind of load day after day.
Fatigue
Tired bodies take shortcuts. Reaction times slow, movement patterns change, and the risk of both acute injury and gradual overuse climbs significantly.
Repetitive Tasks
The same motion, day after day creates cumulative strain that rarely announces itself until it is well advanced.
Cutting Corners
Skipping a stretch, ignoring a niggle, not taking a break – small habits that quietly add up over time.
Workload Spikes
Seasonal or project-driven surges in physical demand are a common trigger for soft tissue injury.
Delayed Reporting
Waiting to see if it gets better is one of the most common reasons.
PREVENTION
Stopping Injuries Before They Start
The most effective intervention is the one that happens before the injury. Our physiotherapists work with businesses and individuals at two key points in the employment lifecycle.
Pre-Employment Screening & Functional Assessments
Placing the right person in the right role from day one is one of the most effective ways to reduce workplace injury.
• Role-specific assessments matched to the physical demands of the position
• Strength, mobility and endurance testing relevant to job requirements
• Identification of pre-existing factors that may affect performance or safety
• Written reports to support hiring decisions and a documented baseline for future reference
Ongoing Workplace Injury Prevention
Core works with employers to identify and address musculoskeletal risks before they become injuries or claims. Programs are tailored to your industry and workforce — practical, proportionate and straightforward to implement.
• Workplace assessments and physical task analysis
• Team-based musculoskeletal screening programs
• Injury prevention education — load management, posture and early warning signs
• Job-specific conditioning and strength advice
Early Intervention
That Niggle Is Telling You Something
Early intervention matters. The sooner an injury is properly assessed and treated, the better the outcome – for the worker and the workplace. Our team aims to see you as quickly as possible, at our clinic or on your site, and will provide a clear diagnosis, modified duties advice and direct communication to your employer or GP from the very first appointment.
WHEN INJURY OCCURS
Navigating WorkCover – and Beyond
Not every workplace injury goes through WorkCover.
Whether you are self-managing your recovery or navigating a return-to-work privately, we provide the same thorough assessment, structured rehabilitation and coordinated communication with your employer and treating doctor.
WorkCover Patients
Our team has extensive experience managing WorkCover Qld and NSW claims. We liaise directly with your insurer, GP and employer — handling the administrative complexity so you can focus on recovering. Eligible appointments are billed directly to the insurer with no upfront cost to the worker.
Self-Employed Workers
When you’re self-employed, income stops the moment you do. We understand that pressure. We fast-track your assessment, work with your GP and insurer where applicable, and build a return-to-work plan around getting you back to your work as safely and quickly as possible.
Our injury management services include:
Rapid injury assessment
Including clinical diagnosis
WorkCover Qld and NSW billing
Managed directly with the insurer
Certificates
Capacity and progress reporting
Expedited specialist referrals
Reducing delays in the claims process
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Guide return-to-work decisions
Suitable duties planning
In collaboration with employer and insurer
Coordinated allied health support
Where clinically indicated & approved under the claim
RETURN TO WORK
Back to Work. Properly.
Returning to meaningful work is not just the end goal of rehabilitation — it is often an active part of it. Staying connected to your role while recovering, even in a modified capacity, leads to better outcomes for both the worker and the workplace.
Worksite assessments tailored to the worker’s current physical capacity
Structured suitable duties plans with clear, measurable milestones
Work hardening and conditioning programs for physically demanding roles
Ongoing progress reviews and communication with employers, GPs and insurers
Re-injury risk review before full duties are resumed
Coming Soon
Employer Portal
We are developing a dedicated portal for workplace partners, providing direct access to program reporting, staff assessment status, suitable duties documentation and injury prevention resources. Interested in becoming a workplace health partner? Contact us to register your interest.
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