David Annells Consulting

David Annells is an Adelaide-trained Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with more than 20 years industry experience. He has been responsible for treatment and rehabilitation of many patients with musculoskeletal conditions, has worked as a sporting club physiotherapist, has participated in post-graduate physiotherapy training and education, and consul... ted to various workers compensation bodies. David Annells expertise lies in management of compensable musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in those cases that are complicated, are not resolving as expected, where there is lack of clarity and information around diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and work capacity etc, or where there is dispute. David Annells Consulting provides a range of specialised recovery and return-to-work services that can be tailored to suit the needs of the referrer, which are based on four core components: Thorough examination of the injured workers injury, pain and disability to identify any bio- and -psychosocial barriers to recovery. As required, assessment of the work situation to identify key physical demands for safe job matching. Review of the investigative, treatment and work certification practices of the treating practitioners to ensure they are appropriate, effective and efficient, and amount to best-practice management of the injured worker. Communication with key stakeholders, particularly the practitioners, to review and discuss findings and opinions and new strategies to maximise the injured workers recovery and return-to-work in a timely and cost-effective manner.Read More