About the Pain Rehab & Recovery Program

Designed for delivery in both groups and one-to-one, our pain recovery program typically runs for two half-days per week, over a 6 to 12 week period. The emphasis is on promoting self-management of pain, increasing function and planning a return to key life roles (including work, if appropriate). Tailored treatment goals are developed together with each patient.

The treating team consists of pain specialists including:

• Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists (to build physical conditioning and promote exercise),

• Psychologists (to implement mood and stress management strategies, challenge fears of movement and promote confidence), and

• Occupational Therapists
  (to increase function in key life roles and facilitate planning for return to work).

The team meets weekly throughout the program to review progress, examine obstacles and plan next steps.  Additional medical input (including referrals to rehabilitation physicians specialising in pain management) are used as needed.  Key principles are reinforced with easy-to-follow reference material, available in print or online (for self-directed learning).

Case conferencing is a key part our approach. Input will be sought throughout the program from existing medical and allied health treatment providers, employers, rehabilitation providers and case managers, to develop a clear treatment and discharge management plan, with follow up as needed.

At the end of the program a Discharge Report will be prepared, assessing progress against treatment goals and outlining recommendations for discharge, return to work or further treatment/follow-up if needed.

How to get started

Everyone’s situation is different. That’s why this program requires an Initial Assessment so that we can fit the best treatment for your situation.

To get started, choose your pathway below.