Advantage Injury Management Services has a highly specialised multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, exercise physiologists and employment placement consultants. We are committed to providing injury management, injury prevention and occupational rehabilitation services to Queensland organisations. Advantage Injury Management Services is able to offer an extensive range of injury management services that save our customers time, money and resources by reducing and preventing the human and economic cost of injury and illness in the workplace.
Using our services will give your organisation an “advantage”, by achieving a positive rehabilitation culture and a healthy and happy workforce.
Injury Management
Advantage Injury Management Services can provide a range of proactive and practical injury management services, such as functional capacity evaluation, workplace assessment and development of suitable duties plans, to drive early and sustainable return to work outcomes for employers and employees. These injury management services can assist in ascertaining work capabilities, restrictions for return to work guidelines, and provide recommendations about compensation claim status and rehabilitation goals. Find out more …
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation is specialised rehabilitation services aimed at assisting workers to obtain gainful and sustainable employment, should they be unable to return to work in their pre-injury employment role. These services are provided by occupational therapists and employment services consultants, with extensive experience in government and private sector employment. Advantage Injury Management Services can assist with the provision of a range of services such as vocational assessments, job search training, resume development, host employment, and redeployment opportunities. Find out more …
Manual Handling Training
Injuries as a result of poor manual handling contribute to significant business costs for Queensland companies each year. Technological advancements, changing workplace processes and high staff turnover can put companies at increased risk of manual handling injuries if training does not keep up with these changes. For a small cost, Advantage Injury Management Services can provide manual handling training and ergonomic assessment to educate your employees, and prevent injuries occurring. Our manual handling training and education programs are tailored to meet your workplace needs, services and injury history. Let our qualified team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists provide manual handling training, and help you maintain a fit and healthy workforce. Find out more …
Exercise Physiology
Advantage Injury Management Services employs accredited exercise physiologists who specialise in injury rehabilitation and injury management. Our exercise physiologists work to rehabilitate injuries and facilitate return to work outcomes through the development and monitoring of individual gym and hydrotherapy programs. This type of program is also often know as physical conditioning, and can be utilised to ensure injured workers are “work ready” by developing their pre-injury strength and fitness. Successful gym and hydrotherapy programs can reduce time off work, maintain confidence, create a positive outlook regarding an injury, and ensure a timely and sustainable return to work. Find out more …
Injury Prevention
Advantage Injury Management Services strongly advocates commitment to injury prevention and workplace safety. Q-Comp Statistic Report 10/11 reported time loss claims cost on average $11,735 per claim, and these costs do not factor in business costs associated with recruitment and lost productivity. Investment in injury prevention services can result in significant human and economical savings. We encourage all Queensland organisations to implement pre-employment screening and regular risk assessments to facilitate a safe working environment for employees. Our occupational therapists, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists are able to provide a range of services that will assist in identifying injury risk and providing solutions. Find out more …
Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator
The Worker’s Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, states an employer must appoint a rehabilitation and return to work coordinator (if the employer meets criteria prescribed under a regulation). By appointing Advantage Injury Management Services as your return to work coordinator, you will be provided with a dedicated rehabilitation and return to work coordinator (RRTWC), who has extensive industry knowledge and experience. Advantage Injury Management Services will work with you to facilitate early intervention in the event of an injury, and successful and sustainable return to work outcomes for your organisation. Find out more …
If you are still not sure what service you require to meet your needs, then simply contact us, and let us tailor a service for you!