What is the employer's obligation under WICA for return to work?

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.

How quickly can rehabilitation start after a workplace injury?

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.

Can physiotherapy costs be claimed under WICA?

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.

How is the return-to-work timeline determined?

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.

What happens if an employee is not recovering as expected?

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.

How much does the programme cost?

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.

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation › Injury Rehabilitation & Return to Work

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.

Get a Free Consultation See How It Works

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

If any of these apply, we can help.

Projects

1,984+

Participants Reached

>95%

Client Satisfaction

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.

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.

🏭

Manufacturing

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

🏗

Construction

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

📦

Logistics & Warehousing

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

🏥

Healthcare

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

🏢

Corporate & Office

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

🔧

Engineering & Utilities

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

🍽

F&B & Hospitality

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

🚛

Transport & Delivery

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

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.

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

📋

You receive

A confirmed case management plan with the first assessment scheduled: including WICA documentation checklist and what to prepare before the physiotherapist arrives.

The Impact of Structured Injury Rehabilitation

Organisations that manage injury cases with a structured rehabilitation and return-to-work programme get their people back sooner, and carry less risk doing it.

🏃

Faster, Safer Return to Work

Early assessment and phased reintegration shorten time on medical leave without sending employees back before they are ready.

🛡️

Lower Re-Injury Risk

Full-duty clearance is granted against functional capacity rather than the calendar, so employees return able to meet the physical demands of the role.

📉

Shorter, Less Costly Absences

Structured case management from the first 48 hours reduces the length of injury-related absence and the disruption it causes to your operations.

📄

WICA & MOM Documentation Ready

Every assessment, progress report, and clearance is documented to support WICA submissions and your MOM reporting obligations.

🤝

One Coordinated Case Owner

A single physiotherapist coordinates with your HR, WSH, and treating doctors, so cases stop falling between teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

For broader workplace safety questions, see our FAQs page.

Related Services

Partner With Us!

Let's empower your workplace with leading health and safety solutions together.