4.5.42 Remedial massage

WorkSafe can pay the reasonable cost of remedial massage services at the request of a medical practitioner if those services are required as a result of a work-related injury or illness.

Remedial massage is defined as the application of manual massage techniques to treat musculoskeletal disorders or dysfunctions in a systematic way. Remedial massage is designed to improve the function of the worker in the rehabilitation process and achieve progress in return to work outcomes.

See: Cost of services

WorkSafe can pay for the reasonable costs of a medical and like expense where a worker is entitled to provisional payments on a claimed mental injury.
See: 6.5 Provisional payments for a mental injury

Policy

See: Policy for Remedial Massage

The policy provides guidelines about:

  • who can provide remedial massage services
  • what costs will be paid for
  • expectations for service delivery under the Clinical Framework
  • referral requirements.
Fee schedule

See: Fee Schedule for Remedial Massage Services

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