Injury Treatment Same Employer & Physical Team 

 
Mr. Rob Daking
Operations Manager
Same Employer and Physical Team

Mr. Daking is the Operations Manager for Injury Treatment’s SE Team and Optimise Physiotherapy team.
Rob is a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist with extensive clinical experience in both the public and private sector. After graduating in the UK, Rob has worked in a number of large teaching hospitals in the UK and New Zealand leading a number of musculoskeletal out-patient departments.
Further education in manipulative / sports physiotherapy enabled Mr Daking to become a clinical expert and lecturer in the Sydney Physiotherapy School.
Since completing his masters in physiotherapy, Mr. Daking has managed a work conditioning company, delivered all occupational rehabilitation SE services and is proficient in the development and provision of manual handling and injury prevention services.
Most recently, Mr. Daking commenced his MBA and this, combined with his underlying clinical capability, places him in a strong position to lead the Injury Treatment SE and Optimise Physiotherapy teams to promptly deliver sustainable RTW outcomes. Prior to being promoted into the role of Operations Manager, Mr. Daking worked as a Senior Physiotherapist with Injury Treatment and has been closely involved in the development and refinement of Injury Treatment’s people and products.
In his spare time, Rob loves to cycle, playing soccer and dancing every now and again (Ceroc, a blend of jive, dirty dancing and latin American) although Rob claims he is not that good). Being away from the UK and family, it’s great to catch up with family on Skype at the weekend, which are usually spent having brunch, going for a run, reading the weekend paper and going out for something to eat / meeting up with friends. A beer or two on Fri / Sat night is usually in there somewhere too! Rob had aspirations of becoming an astronaut and a rockstar but settles for travelling the world, going to Asia, Japan, skiing in Canada or America, and going shopping in New York. 
 

Ms. Fiona Condie
Physiotherapist 

Since qualifying as a Physiotherapist in 1987, Ms. Condie has gained 18 years of experience working within the physiotherapy field. This experience includes time spent working within both public and private institutes and involves Orthopaedics, Neurology, Paediatrics and her main area of interest has been the Musculoskeletal arena and its link to occupational rehabilitation.
Fiona has a particular interest in human movement, and has been involved in the development and instruction of movement and therapeutic exercise classes during the last 5 years.
Fiona provides exceptional Optimise treatment programs for the long-term injured and unemployed with an underlying focus on restoring normal patterns of movement, improving posture and strength, improving ADL’s and most importantly returning clients to the pre-injury positions of employment.
Fiona is regularly requested by her customers to perform combined workplace / functional assessments and then take the results to their GP to obtain the necessary upgrade (E.g.: RPA Hospital).

Ms. Jenny Robinson
Physiotherapist 

Ms. Robinson graduated from her physiotherapy degree in 1997 and commenced private practice injury management before entering the NSW workers compensation industry one year later.
Ms. Robinson has exceptional clinical expertise and her passion to help others has afforded her a successful career in the occupational industry for the past 11 years. Some of these roles have included Rehabilitation Consultant at a National Occupational Rehabilitation Provider, IMA for one of Australia’s big four banks and IMA at a major W/Comp insurer.
Jenny joined Injury Treatment shortly after its inception as she was searching for an organisation which promoted quality and customer service whilst enabling staff to be treated like adults and with flexibility.
Ms. Robinson is popular with her customers, who truly value her expertise and levels of motivation when getting the long term injured and un-employed back to work. As such, she is regularly in demand which encourages her to continue to deliver well above the WorkCover benchmarks. For the past 4 years, Jenny has retained some of Injury Treatment’s key customers (e.g. Sydney Uni, St Vincent’s Hospital) as a result of her strong communication, ability to communicate, clinical capability and keenness to achieve outcomes.
Jenny loves to spend time with her family and friends. She tells us that her claim to fame is that she was Heath Ledger’s neighbour in 2004, but even more surprising is she is possibly the only member of Injury Treatment that has never seen ‘The Sound Of Music’

Ms. Joanne Russell
Exercise Physiologist 

Ms. Joanne Russell is an accredited exercise physiologist with over 10 years total experience and 6 years of occupational rehab experience, including workplace assessments, RTW SE case management services and training & consulting.
Prior to joining the Injury Treatment team 4 years ago, Jo had spent three years as a Senior IMA with the NSW Police. Prior to this, she performed the role of IMA at the Police as well as a Rehabilitation Consultant role for one of our competitors.
Ms. Russell is a unique and specialist case manager who is extremely experienced in high level case conferencing & negotiation with all parties including the injured worker, employer & Treating GP.
In conjunction with the Operations’ Managers, Ms. Russell assists in the quality management at Injury Treatment, specifically undertaking file audits against customer SLA’s and regulatory requirements. Part of these audits involves performing strategic reviews of the direction of the rehabilitation files to ensure a timely RTW is achieved.
To achieve a work life balance, Jo is regularly involved in Long distance running, making sure she always has a holiday booked in the not too distant future and hanging out with her husband and son. She used to be a cheerleader for a 1st grade NRL team but hung up her pom-poms a while ago!


Mrs. Angela Bell
Physiotherapist 

Angela graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1992 and obtained a post-graduate certificate in Ergonomics from the Robens Institute in the United Kingdom in 1995.
Angela has over 15 years experience as a clinician and in Occupational Health, specifically specializing in Ergonomics and Manual Handling in both Australia and United Kingdom.
Angela has worked across a variety of sectors including, the Health Service, Finance, Telecommunications, Military, Education and Government. Angela was a guest lecturer in ‘Patient Moving and Handling’ for the Occupational Therapy Program at Middlesex University, United Kingdom and a speaker at the 2007 ‘Patient Moving and Handling Conference’, London.
Upon returning to Australia in late 2007, Ms. Bell undertook a role at a national rehabilitation provider as their Senior Consultant. Following 12 months in this position, Angela directly sought a role at Injury Treatment, wanting to be part of the growing senior team and to represent an organization with such a high level reputation.
In her role at Injury Treatment, Angela performs RTW SE case management and one off services to many of our largest customers (Eg: Qantas, Liverpool Hospital, St George Bank). In addition she is regularly involved in training and consulting projects such as manual handling risk assessments and group ergonomics training.
Angela enjoys exercise and travel but her current focus is renovating her new house. When she is not enjoying wine and food with her friends, Angela is a rescue Scuba diver.


Ms. Emma Whittle
Physiotherapist 

Ms. Whittle graduated as a physiotherapist in 2003 at The University of Liverpool in the UK. For the last 4 years Miss Whittle has specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Her background was initially in large public London teaching hospitals and private community physiotherapy.
Ms. Whittle is a passionate and enthusiastic physiotherapist with a strong, clinical, manual therapy background. She has developed a keen interest in orthopaedic medicine, biomechanics, sports injuries, exercise rehabilitation and Pilates through the completion of post-graduate courses.
Ms Whittle works with Injury Treatment on their Optimise and Activait programmes as well as conducting both Functional and Workplace assessments.
Emma has enjoyed being part of a really dynamic, holistic multi-disciplinary team including occupational rehabilitation consultants, psychologists, strategists and employment placement consultants. All of the MDT’s assessments really come together in achieving a fantastic RTW outcome for the client and it’s been really satisfying to conduct such high level assessments and to work so objectively to provide such a solid outcome.
To relax after a hard day at work, Emma loves to dance. “I love live music, from dingy Jazz bars, to Glastonbury festivals, to the full Ibiza experience. Any excuse to dance is good in my book!”

Ms. Sally Hogarth
Physiotherapist 

Sally commenced her physiotherapy career in 1992 after her qualification as a physiotherapist from Middlesex Hospital London. Her professional education continued with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (pain management) in 2004.
Sally has over 18 years of clinical and lecturing experience in the provision of clinical services in London hospitals and universities.
Sally’s clinical interest lies in the assessment and management of individuals presenting with long standing pain. This experience has allowed her to integrate effectively into the Activait tail management program and Optimise physiotherapy work related activity program.
Sally’s experience is also invaluable in the provision of functional assessments where clarification is required regarding a worker’s functional capacity vs. their presenting pain state.
Sally loves to dine out with friends and loves the variety available in Sydney. She continues to support her English Soccer Team Chelsea (for the English Premier League) and loves spending days at the beach with her family. She lerarned to Ski last year so is now trying out the various Ski resorts in Australia to practice her skills.
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Ms. Ruth Lindsay
Physiotherapist 

Ruth completed her physiotherapy degree in 2001 from the University of Sydney and since then she has worked in a series of clinical roles.
Ruth’s clinical experience has involved the management of musculoskeletal / sporting injuries at a number of private practices in Australia. In this time she has also been the provider of sports physiotherapy coverage to a number of National sporting teams and Australian professional clubs such as the Sydney Roosters.
Ruth’s occupational rehabilitation experience commenced in her provision of physiotherapy services to a large self-insurer as an on-site physiotherapist. Her move to Injury Treatment came at a time where she was seeking a move into a more senior role with the variety afforded of the occupational rehabilitation industry and where she could further expand her training and consulting in the areas of ergonomics and manual handling.
Ruth utilises her extensive musculoskeletal and best practice knowledge in the provision of Same Employer case management services, one off assessments such as functional and workplace / ergonomic assessment and in the Optimise work related activity program and Activait tail management program.
To relax from all the rigors of working full time and undertaking a Masters Degree in Management, Ruth loves to be outdoors and exercising, either yoga, running, boxing or walking with her dog and getting lost in fiction belonging to a great book club. 

Ms. Rima Dagher
Physiotherapist 
Rima completed her physiotherapy degree in 2004 at Sydney Uni. Following this, she commenced working a private hospital dealing with orthopedic rehabilitation and hydrotherapy patients. She then moved into private practice for approximately 2 years specializing in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and working with sporting teams.
Rima entered the NSW workers compensation industry and has had nearly 4 years experience, able to deliver a range of services and assessments. This experience has included a role as a Rehabilitation Consultant at a National Rehabilitation Provider as well as fulfilling the Physical Upgrade Program Provider Physiotherapy Assessment role. This latter role did not last due to only limited training and development and very little role variety. As such, she chose to join the Injury Treatment Team of senior clinicians to further expand her knowledge base and to be exposed to a tighter learning and development program.
Rima delivers Workhab functional assessments, ‘Introduction to RTW coordination’ and ‘Advanced RTW coordination’ training, workplace assessments, ergonomic assessments and case management.
Rima achieves her work/life balance through her sport - I love sport and am regularly seen either down at the gym or attending footy matches supporting her favourite team. 
 

Ms. Prinola Gurie
Physiotherapist 

Ms Gurie is a registered Physiotherapist holding a Masters degree in Physiotherapy and a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Prinola is one of Injury Treatment’s strongest Consultants working with the most complex cases referred. Having worked in the industry for over 10 years, Prinola has extensive experience as a clinical Physiotherapist in private practice; a rehabilitation consultant/injury management advisor in a local manufacturing and distribution environment as well as experience as a lecturer of Physiotherapy in South Africa.
Her main area of interest is the management of musculoskeletal disorders resulting from acute trauma and occupational overuse injuries in the workplace.
Her skill base includes providing initial, functional and worksite assessments (including the identification of suitable duties and development of goal directed return to work plans), work conditioning programmes, case conferencing to facilitate upgrades, developing and delivering task specific manual handling and ergonomic workshops.
Her applied knowledge and experience as a Physiotherapist compliments her focus on assisting employers and insurers alike to manage workplace injuries cost effectively and timelessly. Prinola is a sought after Consultant at Injury Treatment and has provided a strong contribution the results obtained for both front end and tail claims referred. Prinola has specifically been involved in the management and delivery of RTW outcomes for several common law claims.

Ms Kim Juhnke
Occupational Therapist 

Kim is an experienced Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in the Occupational rehabilitation industry. With over 20 years of clinical and rehabilitation experience, Kim has provided a wide range of rehabilitation services to WorkCover, Comcare and CTP clients.
Kim’s experience in the rehabilitation industry has allowed her to manage and develop a number of offices for rehabilitation providers in the Newcastle and northern region and at the same time continuing to provide rehabilitation services.
On joining Injury Treatment, Kim’s desire was to continue to provide effective RTW solutions for her customers and injured workers. Kim’s desire to work at Injury Treatment was motivated by Injury Treatment’s rehabilitation model which is aligned with this philosophy.
In addition to providing a high level of quality in her rehabilitation interventions, Kim has previously held the responsibility for the account management and business development of regional sites. As such, she understands the high expectations of our customers in providing a tailored service to meet the required standards and expectations.
Kim is competent in the delivery of manual handling, ergonomics and backcare training design and rollout.
As a mother of three, Kim achieves her work/life balance by being a voracious reader as well as singing original songs and covers in several Newcastle based bands and as a sessional singer for local recording artists. Kim is also an avid knitter which she sells to local baby boutiques.

Ms Felicity Mulcahy
Occupational Therapist 

Felicity is an Occupational Therapist who graduated in 2008 and who has specialised in Ergonomics, OH&S and Mental Health. She has been employed at Injury Treatment as a Senior Occupational Therapist in the Same Employer Team.
Felicity was involved in the implementation of the Boeing Ergonomic Enterprise Systems (BEES) surveys on-site at Boeing Aerostructures, Bankstown. This involved training members of the safety committee with regards to anatomical terms, computer training and hazard/risk identification
Felicity has had a broad experience including both Same Employer and Different Employer services as well as manual handling training (incorporating Back Care, Correct Lifting Techniques, Office Ergonomic set up and Task Alteration and Modification) and Ergonomic Assessments (including earth moving machinery ergonomics and truck and vehicle ergonomics).
Felicity’s understanding of the nuances of customer needs has resulted in ongoing repeat referrals due to her exceptionally high customer service and proven outcome rate in the occupational rehabilitation industry.
Felicity’s exceptional outcomes since qualifying in 2008 include a 100% RTW rate for same employer services with a leading national rehabilitation provider.
To achieve her work life balance, Felicity loves spending time with her family and friends, either cooking meals (involving chocolate) or playing hockey or skiing

Mr Yeong Lee
Physiotherapist 

Yeong graduated as a Physiotherapist from University of Sydney in 2006 with Occupational Physiotherapy as chosen elective subject. He chose to commence his career with a leading work conditioning provider to pursue an interest in the specialist field of managing the neurodynamics of chronic pain and the resultant impact on one’s belief system and behaviour pattern within the NSW Worker’s Compensation System.
Yeong’s transition into the role of an Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant has been aided by his ability to identify psychosocial barriers and devise evidence-based strategies to address these barriers using effective clinical reasoning skills. He has a proven track record of managing complex clinical presentations to successful outcomes within the NSW worker’s compensation system.
As well as being a great lover of eating and cooking food, Yeong enjoys being a youngish dad who is trying to keep up with a growing son!

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