Why Choose Our Occupational Physiotherapy Services?
- Elite Heavy Industry Experience: Surendhiran Subramanian brings a rare depth of industrial expertise to the region, combining 3 years of hands-on experience working with mining giants like BHP with a current leadership role as the Lead Physiotherapist at OneSteel Manufacturing.
- Certified Occupational Expertise: Having completed Level 1 Occupational Physiotherapy training, our clinician operates at the highest standard of injury management, early intervention frameworks, and WorkCover SA compliance requirements.
- Workplace-Driven Solutions: We bridge the gap between medical recovery and actual site demands. We ensure rehabilitation protocols mimic real-world industrial tasks, giving employers and workers total confidence during the return-to-work transition.
Our Specialised On-Site & Clinical Services
Workplace Visits & Ergonomic Assessments
Clinical Focus: Comprehensive assessments of physical workspaces, office setups, and industrial machinery interfaces.
Application: Identifying mechanical stressors, modifying environments, and optimising workstation ergonomics to eliminate repetitive strain and acute injury risks.
Hazardous Manual Task Assessments
Clinical Focus: Biomechanical evaluation of high-risk tasks involving heavy lifting, awkward postures, or repetitive movements.
Application: Delivering practical, engineered, and behavioural solutions to significantly reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries on the floor or out in the field.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assessments
Clinical Focus: Thorough clinical evaluations to determine how a workplace injury impacts an individual's functional capability at work and home.
Application: Providing clear, objective reporting to insurers and medical panels to ensure appropriate funding and support pathways.
Gradual Return to Work (RTW) Programs
Clinical Focus: Designing highly structured, progressive recovery timelines tailored directly to an employee's specific physical capacities and job restrictions.
Application: Providing step-by-step physical conditioning to safely transition workers from modified duties back to full, unrestricted capacity without symptom flare-ups.
Streamlined Care for Local Businesses & Workers
Whether you are an employer looking to optimise your workplace safety or an injured worker navigating a WorkCover SA claim, partner with Port Augusta's leading industrial and occupational physiotherapy specialist today.
View workplace injury appointments ↗Before you book
Can I book online?
WorkCover consultations are listed online. Contact the clinic first if your claim arrangements or appointment choice are unclear.
What documents should I bring?
Call the clinic to confirm which referral, claim, employer, or insurer details it needs for your circumstances.
Will my appointment be funded?
Do not assume coverage from the appointment name alone. Confirm eligibility and approval with the relevant claim contact and clinic.
Your physiotherapist
Surendhiran Subramanian, known as Suren “SS”, is the Director of Nova Movement Atelier. BPhty · PGDip Sports & ExSc (NZ) · APAM.
Meet Suren ↗Visit Nova Movement Atelier in Port Augusta
90 Commercial Road, Port Augusta, South Australia.
0482 044 525