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Injury Rehabilitation
& Return to Work

Structured onsite rehabilitation and return-to-work planning for employees recovering from workplace injuries — helping them recover safely, return sooner, and stay well when they do.

Is this right for you?

Employees on MC or restricted duties following a workplace injury
WICA cases requiring structured return-to-work coordination
Workers recovering from fractures, soft tissue injuries, or surgery
High MC days or prolonged absences from musculoskeletal complaints
MOM or WICA reporting obligations requiring physiotherapy documentation
You want to reduce re-injury risk when employees return to full duties

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Rehabilitation Starts

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Faster Recovery

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MOM & WICA-Ready

What Is Injury Rehabilitation & Return to Work?

Injury Rehabilitation & Return to Work is a structured programme that supports employees from the point of injury through to safe, sustainable reintegration into their role. It combines hands-on physiotherapy rehabilitation with return-to-work planning — ensuring employees recover properly and employers meet their WICA and MOM obligations throughout.

In Singapore, employers are required under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) to support injured employees through the recovery process and facilitate a safe return to work. Without a structured programme, employees often return too early — leading to re-injury — or remain off work longer than necessary, increasing costs and disruption for the organisation.

AnjouHealth's rehabilitation programme is delivered onsite at your workplace by qualified physiotherapists who work directly with your HR, WSH, and medical teams to coordinate every stage of the recovery and return-to-work journey — from initial assessment through phased reintegration to full-duty clearance.

Why early intervention matters: Employees who begin structured rehabilitation within the first week of injury recover up to 50% faster than those who self-manage or wait for clinic appointments. Early onsite access removes the barriers that delay treatment.

This service is right for your organisation if you:

  • Have employees currently on MC or restricted duties following a workplace injury
  • Are managing WICA cases and need structured return-to-work documentation
  • Want to reduce the length and cost of injury-related absences
  • Need a qualified physiotherapist to coordinate with your HR and medical teams
  • Have employees who have returned to work but are at risk of re-injury
  • Operate in industries with high rates of musculoskeletal or physical injury
  • Want to build a proactive rehabilitation and injury prevention culture
  • Need MOM-ready documentation for WICA submissions or internal governance

Industries & Roles We Support

Our rehabilitation and return-to-work programme is suitable for any organisation managing injured employees — from high-risk industrial environments to office-based settings.

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Manufacturing

Production and assembly workers recovering from repetitive strain, crush, or machinery-related injuries

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Construction

Site workers recovering from falls, heavy lifting injuries, and musculoskeletal trauma

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Logistics & Warehousing

Manual handling injuries, back strain, and wrist or shoulder injuries from load-bearing roles

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Healthcare

Patient handling injuries, needle-stick incidents, and postural strain recovery for clinical staff

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Corporate & Office

Repetitive strain injuries, slips and falls, and post-surgical recovery for desk-based workers

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Engineering & Utilities

Field and maintenance injuries, joint strain, and recovery from physically demanding work

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F&B & Hospitality

Burns, cuts, slips, and upper limb injuries from kitchen and service environments

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Transport & Delivery

Driver and delivery injuries including back pain, road accident recovery, and loading strain

What We Do for You

Our programme covers every stage of the injury-to-return journey — from initial clinical assessment and hands-on rehabilitation to WICA documentation and full-duty reintegration.

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Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

Our physiotherapists conduct a full assessment of the injury — including severity, functional limitations, and contributing workplace factors — to establish a clear clinical baseline and guide the rehabilitation plan.

First Session
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Hands-On Rehabilitation

Structured physiotherapy treatment delivered onsite throughout the recovery period — including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilisation, and progressive strength and mobility programming tailored to each employee's injury and job demands.

Ongoing Treatment
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Functional Capacity Assessment

A formal assessment of the employee's physical capacity relative to the demands of their role — used to determine fitness for restricted duties, modified work arrangements, or full-duty return. Documented and MOM-ready.

WICA Requirement
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Return-to-Work Planning & Coordination

We develop and coordinate a phased return-to-work plan with your HR, WSH, and medical teams — covering light duties, modified work arrangements, duty progression timelines, and the criteria for full-duty clearance. All documentation is MOM and WICA compliant.

WICA RTW Support
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Re-Injury Prevention & Work Hardening

As employees approach full-duty return, we implement work hardening programmes — task-specific conditioning exercises that prepare the body for the physical demands of the role and reduce the risk of re-injury during the critical first weeks back at work.

Pre-Return Support
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Every case is managed individually.

No two workplace injuries are the same. Our physiotherapists develop and adapt each rehabilitation plan based on the specific injury, the employee's recovery progress, and the physical demands of their role — ensuring the right level of support at every stage of recovery.

How We Manage Your Case

A structured 5-step process — from first contact after an injury through to full-duty clearance and re-injury prevention.

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First 24–48 Hours

Step 1: Early Notification & Case Setup

As soon as an injury is reported, we work with your HR or WSH team to initiate the rehabilitation programme — ideally within 24 to 48 hours of the incident. We review the injury details, confirm WICA reporting obligations, and schedule the first onsite physiotherapy assessment as quickly as possible. Early engagement is the single biggest factor in reducing recovery time.

Injury notification WICA obligation review Case setup HR & WSH coordination Rapid scheduling
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You receive
A confirmed case management plan with the first assessment scheduled — including WICA documentation checklist and what to prepare before the physiotherapist arrives.
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Clinical Assessment

Step 2: Onsite Clinical Assessment

Our physiotherapist conducts a comprehensive onsite assessment — covering the nature and severity of the injury, range of motion, functional limitations, pain levels, and the physical demands of the employee's role. A functional capacity assessment is completed to determine fitness for restricted duties and to establish the baseline for rehabilitation planning. All findings are documented and MOM-ready.

Physical examination Functional capacity assessment Role demand analysis Restricted duty recommendations MOM documentation
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You receive
A clinical assessment report covering injury severity, functional limitations, initial duty recommendations, and a proposed rehabilitation plan — suitable for WICA submissions.
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Rehabilitation

Step 3: Structured Rehabilitation Programme

Our physiotherapist delivers a structured, progressive rehabilitation programme — conducted onsite at your workplace throughout the recovery period. Sessions are scheduled around the employee's restricted duty arrangements and adjusted based on recovery progress. Treatment includes manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, soft tissue work, and progressive loading — all designed to restore function and prepare the employee for return to work.

Manual therapy Progressive exercise Soft tissue mobilisation Progressive loading Progress monitoring
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You receive
Regular session progress reports tracking recovery milestones, updated duty recommendations, and revised return-to-work timelines — shared with your HR and WSH team throughout.
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Phased Return

Step 4: Phased Return to Work

As the employee recovers, we coordinate a structured phased return to work — starting with light or modified duties and progressively increasing load and responsibility as clinical capacity allows. We liaise directly with your HR, WSH, and supervisory teams to ensure the return plan is practically implemented and that the employee is not placed back into conditions that risk re-injury.

Light duty coordination Modified work arrangements Progressive duty increase Supervisor briefing WICA RTW documentation
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A phased return-to-work schedule with duty milestones, modified work recommendations, and updated WICA documentation — ready for MOM submissions at each stage.
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Full-Duty Clearance

Step 5: Full-Duty Clearance & Re-Injury Prevention

Before full-duty clearance is given, we conduct a final functional capacity assessment to confirm the employee is physically ready to return to their pre-injury role without restriction. We also implement a work hardening programme — task-specific conditioning exercises matched to the demands of the role — to reduce re-injury risk during the critical first weeks back at full duties. Final documentation is provided covering the full rehabilitation journey, suitable for WICA case closure.

Final capacity assessment Work hardening Full-duty clearance letter WICA case closure Re-injury prevention plan
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Full-duty clearance documentation, a complete rehabilitation summary, and a re-injury prevention plan — covering the full case from injury to return, suitable for WICA case closure and internal HR records.
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The Impact of Employee Health Workshops

Organisations that invest in structured wellness education see measurable improvements in employee health, engagement, and productivity.

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Better Health Awareness

Employees gain practical knowledge they can apply immediately — improving their daily health habits and long-term wellbeing.

Improved Productivity

Healthier employees with better sleep, nutrition, and stress management perform more consistently and with greater focus.

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Reduced Absenteeism

Addressing lifestyle risk factors early reduces the frequency of illness-related absences and presenteeism over time.

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Higher Employee Engagement

Employees who feel their employer invests in their wellbeing report stronger loyalty, morale, and job satisfaction.

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Wellness Reporting Ready

Attendance records and post-workshop summaries support internal ESG, HR, and corporate wellness reporting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions specific to our Injury Rehabilitation & Return to Work programme. For broader workplace safety FAQs, visit our FAQs page.

Under Singapore's Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA), employers are required to report workplace injuries to MOM, provide or arrange medical treatment, and facilitate a structured return to work for injured employees. Failure to meet these obligations can result in penalties. AnjouHealth's programme ensures every requirement is met, with MOM-ready documentation at each stage.
We aim to initiate the programme within 24 to 48 hours of being notified. Early engagement is the single most important factor in reducing recovery time — we prioritise rapid scheduling for WICA cases to ensure physiotherapy begins before the injury worsens or becomes chronic.
Yes. Under WICA, medical expenses including physiotherapy treatment for work-related injuries are claimable from the employer's WICA insurance policy. We provide fully documented treatment records suitable for insurance claims and MOM submissions. We recommend confirming coverage details with your insurer before the programme begins.
The timeline is determined by the employee's clinical progress — assessed by our physiotherapist at each session — combined with the physical demands of their role. We do not set a fixed timeline upfront. Instead, we use functional capacity assessments at key milestones to determine readiness for light duties, modified duties, and eventually full duties — ensuring each step is clinically justified.
If recovery is slower than expected, our physiotherapist will review and adjust the treatment plan, and may recommend referral to a specialist or additional imaging if clinically indicated. We keep your HR and WSH team fully informed and update WICA documentation to reflect any changes in the recovery timeline or duty status.
Pricing depends on the nature and severity of the injury, the number of sessions required, and the scope of documentation needed. For WICA cases, treatment costs may be claimable from your workplace injury insurance. Contact us for a no-obligation consultation — we'll assess the case and provide a clear proposed scope and cost.
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Managing a Workplace Injury Case?

Talk to our team about setting up a structured rehabilitation and return-to-work programme. No obligation — we'll assess the case and recommend the right approach.