Benefits
WHAT BENEFITS SHOULD YOU EXPECT?
- You will receive a comprehensive initial assessment by a physiotherapist, a doctor and, if necessary, an occupational
therapist. - A physiotherapist will work with you to set treatment goals. Depending on your risk category, you will need to attend anything from one to twelve sessions.
- As part of the treatment, the therapist will tailor a personalised treatment plan that includes structured exercise and a home routine.
- You will receive pain management strategies.
- Indlela, your Workability patient app, gives you direct access to your rehab team, tele-health, a health library, your exercises programs and empowers you to navigate your Way Back to Work and Back to Life.Â
WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED FROM THE PATIENT
- The success of the program relies on the patients’ commitment to fully participate in and complete the program, with a viewof taking ownership and control of their functional health and wellbeing.
- Adherence to appointment scheduling within program completion timeframes is key.
- Open communication and working with their therapist to set and achieve expectations and outcome goals are vital.
WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED FROM THE HEATHCARE PROVIDERS
Physiotherapy may include:
- Movement adaptation and exercise prescription
- Manual therapy if and when needed
- Pain and stress management strategies
- Education e.g. flare-up management, healthy lifestyle, sleep hygiene
Occupational therapy may include:
- Engaging in important and meaningful activities
- Developing, recovering, or maintaining the skills needed for everyday activities
- Achieving independence and independent living
- Creating a return-to-work plan
- Making appropriate workplace recommendations to your employer
The GP assessment:
The patient needs to undergo a medical examination by the doctor, whose primary role is to make sure they are medically fit toparticipate in the BNAP program.