Workers compensation · For injured workers
Workers Compensation Physiotherapy in Lidcombe
Pain after a workplace injury can affect your sleep, movement and everyday routine. Our SIRA approved physiotherapists help you understand your injury, manage pain and rebuild the strength to do the things that matter to you.
Know what is covered
We help check your treatment funding before you start, so you know where you stand.
Appointments within 24 hours
Get your injury assessed at our Lidcombe clinic. Call to confirm the next available time.
Move with more confidence
A recovery plan for everyday life, from sleeping comfortably to exercising and managing tasks at home.
How to claim physiotherapy through workers compensation in NSW
The process can feel unfamiliar after an injury. Here is how to get started, and where we can help.
Tell your employer
Report the injury as soon as you can, including symptoms that developed gradually. Your employer notifies their workers compensation insurer.
See your GP
Your doctor can assess the injury and provide a Certificate of Capacity. This explains your condition, capacity for work and treatment needs.
Confirm your claim details
Ask for your claim number and insurer contact details. We can help check the funding arrangements before your appointment.
Start physio with us
We assess your injury, explain what we find and start appropriate treatment. Some initial consultations can be provided without prior insurer approval, depending on your circumstances.
Review your progress
If further treatment is needed, we send your insurer an Allied Health Treatment Request with your progress and proposed plan.
Your claim and treatment circumstances determine what is covered. We will help confirm the details before you proceed.
For your first appointment
Have your claim number, insurer contact details, Certificate of Capacity and any relevant scans or reports ready if you have them. Missing something? Call us and we will help you work out what is needed.
What your recovery plan looks like at PTC
Our four stages give your rehabilitation a clear direction. Your starting point and pace depend on your injury, progress and goals.
Restoration
Manage pain. Move more comfortably.
We assess your injury and how it affects your day. Treatment, practical advice and appropriate exercises help you manage symptoms and start moving with more confidence.
Rebuilding
Build strength for everyday tasks.
We gradually increase your strength and what your body can tolerate. Your exercises reflect what you need to do, from carrying groceries to lifting, reaching or standing at work.
Resilience
Trust your body again.
We practise the activities you are working towards and check how you respond. Where work duties are part of your plan, we help your care team understand your current capacity.
Thriving
Keep doing what matters to you.
We help you maintain your progress with a plan you can use independently. You will know how to manage flare ups, continue exercising and recognise when you need further support.
We review your plan as you progress. Recovery can include setbacks, and the stages may overlap.
Support beyond the treatment room.
Alongside treatment, we help coordinate the next steps with your GP, insurer and employer. With your consent, we share relevant updates about your progress and what you can manage.
We explain the recommendations to you, so you understand your recovery plan and can raise any concerns.
years of combined
physiotherapy experience
years of workplace injury
care within our team
All PTC physiotherapists are SIRA approved.
Experience supporting workers with claims involving
FAQs
Workers compensation physio questions
Do I have to pay for physiotherapy?
Treatment costs depend on your claim and the funding arrangements. We can help confirm what your insurer will cover before treatment starts. If funding is not confirmed, we will explain the options and any fees before you proceed.
How many sessions can I have?
There is no single number that suits every injury. Under current NSW rules, up to four initial consultations may be available without prior insurer approval when treatment begins within three months of injury and it has not already been treated by a provider in the same physical practitioner group. Different rules apply in other circumstances. We check what applies to you and request further treatment when needed.
What if my claim hasn't been accepted yet?
Call us with the details you have. We can help clarify what is needed and whether treatment funding is available while your claim is being assessed. Booking an appointment does not itself confirm insurer funding.
What workplace injuries do you treat?
We assess and treat physical injuries such as back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, sprains and strains, knee injuries, overuse conditions and recovery after surgery. Your assessment helps us decide what treatment is appropriate and whether you need other medical care.
Claim information checked against SIRA’s current NSW guidelines on 21 October 2026.
Let’s get your recovery moving.
Book your appointment or call our team to talk through what you need.
Have your claim details ready if you have them.
