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Adjustment Counselling

Many injuries, particularly chronic conditions, have a significant impact on a person's life, both at work and personally. Adjustment to Injury Counselling (AIC) aims to assist the patient in coming to terms with the injury, minimising the negative impact on their mood and functioning.

AIC utilises a cognitive-behavioural therapy model (CBT) and includes a functional focus on specific areas of concern such as: sleep, activity scheduling, relaxation, Return to Work goals, exercise program compliance, to name a few.

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Interesting Facts

Physical Activity and Bone Health

Men and women over 65 years of age can reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures up to 50% with regular exercise.

Evidence suggests that as little as 12 minutes of high impact or high intensity exercise is required for bone adaptation.

High intensity progressive exercise and balance training are important factors when prescribing exercise to improve bone health.

Pain Management

Clients suitable for the program are those where medical treatment has been completed and they continue to be limited by their pain.

Other indicators:-

  • Client has not returned to work within 6 weeks of their injury;
  • Condition continues to be aggravated by work;
  • Exhibit yellow flag indicators secondary to the physical injury; and
  • Suffer from additional psychological injury or illness (e.g.) depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders.
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Fees & Charges

Insurance based services

All fees are as per the Q-Comp table of costs which are available upon request.

Private Fees

Consultation fees can be provided upon request and are payable at time of consultation.

Patients who hold private insurance and have either extra's and/or ancillary cover may be eligible for rebates.