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By: Pia Duxbury
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The LGIS Early Intervention Pilot Program has had its first success. LGIS is always looking for ways to innovate and assist members in reducing their workers' compensation claims. In 2020 the LGIS Board of Directors approved the Early Intervention Pilot Program (EIPP) which aims to reduce the number of musculoskeletal injuries and claims.

Launched in February this year the pilot program is being tested by 15 regional LGIS members. It provides employees with access to physiotherapy treatment which can often be difficult to find in rural and regional areas.

What is the Early Intervention Pilot Program?

The EIPP model is based upon early advice to a worker with ongoing aches, pain or discomfort before a more significant injury occurs.

Qualified physiotherapists speak to the worker through a secure video-link to provide immediate assessment and advice. The treatment process can be started straight away to avoid delays and improve outcomes:

Through the program a physiotherapist will connect with the worker and workplace to deliver:

  • Evidence-based assessment and advice to the worker on their musculoskeletal condition
  • Education and self-management strategies to the worker including an exercise program
  • Timely feedback to the workplace regarding suitable duties, treatment and goals.

Who's participating in the program?

To date the program is fully subscribed, with 15 regional LGIS members participating.

  • City of Albany
  • Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
  • City of Bunbury
  • Shire of Cranbrook
  • Shire of Cuballing
  • Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
  • Shire of Esperance
  • Shire of Exmouth
  • Shire of Halls Creek
  • Shire of Katanning
  • Shire of Kojonup
  • Shire of Murray
  • Town of Port Hedland
  • City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
  • Shire of Wickepin

Program success

We've had our first success through the program, a worker with on-going knee issues responded well to the physiotherapy treatment and a final report was given after three treatment session.  The worker is fit for normal duties with home based exercises and self-management techniques.

More information

For more information on the program and how LGIS can support your local government in reducing musculoskeletal injuries and workers' compensation claims contact Injury Prevention Consultant, Dane Casserly on 0438 182 845 or email dane.casserly@lgiswa.com.au


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