Pain Management - Early Prevention of Chronic Pain (EPCP)

IOH is excited to announce another innovative service designed to help our clients overcome injuries and return to work quickly and safely.
Within 3-4 weeks of an uncomplicated musculoskeletal injury being sustained, it may become apparent that the recovery is not proceeding at the expected rate. In some instances, the injury may be more serious than expected. In other instances, other conditions may be impacting on the recovery.

In many instances, however, psychosocial issues may be providing significant barriers to recovery - therefore slowing down the recovery and return to work process.
"... psychosocial issues may include difficulty dealing with workplace
stressors, passivity, fear of pain, ..."

These psychosocial issues may include difficulty dealing with workplace stressors, passivity, fear of pain, fear of re-injury, anxiety, depression and reactions of significant others - to name just a few.

At IOH we share a commitment with clients, treating doctors and employers to provide the best possible services to help injured workers recover as much productive participation and enjoyment of life as possible. To this end, we have developed the EPCP (Early Prevention of Chronic Pain) program.

The EPCP is based on recommendations from the WorkCover's 2002 report - "Functional Restoration & Pain Management Programs" - and significant recent research in this field.

Features of IOH's EPCP program include:

• Screening to ensure only those likely to benefit from the program will be accepted.
• Early intervention to prevent problems becoming entrenched.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary treatment including physiotherapy, psychology & exercise therapy; all at the one well-equipped location.
• Scheduled active communication & consultation with all stakeholders.
• Clearly quoted goals, costs and duration of programs.
• Fortnightly liaison with the nominated treating doctor and other stakeholders.