Jess Fenwick, Katia Gould, Blake Hort and Jarryd Croxford of the APA Occupational Health national group present five discussion points on the vital role physiotherapists play in return to work for injured workers.

The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) has highlighted key messages from the 5 facts article featured in the August 2026 edition of InMotion and produced this infographic.

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About the Authors:

Jess Fenwick MACP is an APA Titled Occupational Health Physiotherapist working for Tangible Health, a private practice in Darwin. Jess also delivers onsite occupational health services across a range of industries. She is the chair of the Northern Territory branch of the APA Occupational Health national group.

Katia Gould MACP is an APA Titled Occupational Health Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience. A registered ReturnToWorkSA service provider specialising in workplace rehabilitation, Katia has worked across diverse industries such as mining, construction, aged care, manufacturing and the public sector. She is the chair of the South Australian branch of the Occupational Health group.

Jarryd Croxford APAM is a physiotherapist with seven years of experience working in occupational health. Jarryd is a health and injury management adviser for Sime Motors and chair of the Queensland branch of the Occupational Health group.

Blake Hort APAM is a physiotherapist working for Mineral Resources on the Onslow Iron Project. Blake has a keen interest in the prevention and management of injuries in a site-based setting. He is a committee member of the Western Australian branch of the Occupational Health group.

This infographic is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze – partner of the PRF.