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Pilot program puts the "occupational" into "physiotherapy" - and shows results

Anna Kelsey-Sugg

Occupational Physiotherapist Dr Andrew Fischer is part of a pilot program designed to improve return to work outcomes for patients.

Eighteen months ago the TAC and WorkCover put their heads together to form a pilot program with a new return to work focus for physiotherapists, as well as other medical professionals; and it’s producing some great results. Occupational physiotherapist Andrew Fischer talked RTW Matters through the differences of “occupational” physiotherapy, and how the program came together. “The main focus is having return to work as o...

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Published 23 February, 2009 | Updated 24 February, 2009