Cuff Link Services

Fast track to work with Cuff Link Services: your shoulder injury care and recovery partner

Have you experienced a shoulder injury at work?

We'll guide you from injury to recovery and help you get back to work safely.

With our Cuff Link Services, you will receive coordinated and efficient care that keeps you informed at every step.

Your first point of contact will be with an experienced Lifecare physiotherapist who will conduct a thorough assessment to create a treatment plan and oversee your early intervention.

Our Lifecare team can see you within three days to ensure you are set up for a prompt start on your rehabilitation journey and ensure you're ready and able to get back to work confidently.

The Lifecare team will then liaise with a Konekt workplace rehabilitation consultant on your behalf who will undertake a work capacity report tailored for you.

Konekt has over 30 years of occupational rehabilitation expertise, and is skilled at arranging immediate and appropriate workplace assessments to foster a safe and individualised return to work process for you.

To start, call Lifecare on 08 6332 6618 or 08 6332 6616, or email [email protected] or you can ask your GP to complete this referral form.

Access to a network of experts

Thanks to Cuff Link's connections, you will also receive streamlined access to expert surgical intervention from Professor Wang, shoulder specialist and orthopaedic surgeon, should it be required, and work capacity evaluations from occupational physicians for Workcover Medical Certificates.

Why choose Cuff Link for your recovery?

• Senior Lifecare physiotherapists are highly qualified in treating musculoskeletal injuries and are committed to your quick and sustained recovery. See profiles below.
• Access local physiotherapy care through eight Lifecare Perth metro clinics Southcare, Claremont, Cockburn, Joondalup, Kingsway, Point Walter, Wembley, and Willetton, or through telehealth for your convenience.
• Konekt has over 30 years of occupational rehabilitation expertise. They can facilitate approvals for treatment and handle insurer communications for you.
• Professor Wang boasts over 20 years of orthopaedic expertise, is a leading figure in the Shoulder & Elbow Society of Australia and an integral part of your treatment team.

When to seek help

• We advise seeking help as soon as possible after your injury, particularly if your job is physically demanding or if you expect to be off work for a while.
• To start, call Lifecare on 08 6332 6618 or 08 6332 6616, or email [email protected] or you can ask your GP to complete this referral form.

FAQs

How quickly can I get an appointment for my injury?

We can see you within three days from enquiry - just reach out to us.

Can I get care at a location convenient to me?

Yes! We have eight clinics around Perth, and we offer online Telehealth consultations too.

What if I need surgery or a fitness assessment for work?

Our network includes surgeons like Professor Wang and doctors for work fitness checks.

Do I need a referral to access Cuff Link Services?

No referral is needed to access physiotherapy services.

Will someone help me with insurance matters?

Absolutely. Konekt's experts will manage insurance communication for you.

How does payment work?

All we need is your workers' compensation insurance claim number and our teams will facilitate the payment and paperwork with your employer’s insurer for you.

Clinic locations and profiles

Southcare

Danielle Woodhouse

• Over 30 years of private practice experience including working with workers compensation clients
• Postgraduate Masters qualifications
• Lectured and Researched at Curtin University
• Has worked on pre and post operative rehabilitation with Professor Wang patients for four years
• Has extensive Sports Physiotherapy experience across many sports including water polo.
• Olympic Gold Medallist (Water Polo)

Max Sadka

• Bachelor of Science (Anatomy & Human Biology, Pharmacology) from UWA
• Graduate Master in Physiotherapy from Curtin University
• Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University
• Lacrosse Australia Head Physiotherapist for the 2024 World Box Lacrosse Championships
• Has worked closely with Professor Wang at Murdoch Hospital since 2021

Lifecare Claremont and Wembley

Anthony McEvoy

• Over 20 years of private practice experience including working with workers’ compensation clients
• Postgraduate master's qualifications
• Head Physiotherapist at Claremont Football Club
• Has worked on many shoulder injuries over his career, both from sport, work, and general life-related injuries

Lifecare Cockburn

Tim Barnwell

• Over 20 years of private practice experience including working with workers’ compensation clients
• Postgraduate master's qualifications
• APA Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist
• Worked with a range of semi-professional sporting teams across various sports
• Extensive experience in rehabilitating shoulder injuries, both pre and post-operatively, working with athletes and the general public to ensure optimal recovery and performance

Lifecare Joondalup

Jermaine Liburd

• Over 18 years of private practice experience including working with workers’ compensation clients
• Postgraduate master's qualifications
• Curtin University clinical supervisor
• As part of his specialisation training, Jermaine undertook a comprehensive review of the latest research into the diagnosis and management of shoulder conditions, with an emphasis on rotator cuff and sub acromial conditions

Lifecare Kingsway

Jos Gardner

• Over 20 years of private practice experience including working with workers’ compensation clients
• Postgraduate master's qualifications
• Jos has a long history of working closely in pre and post-operative management, including overseeing inpatient physiotherapy services at Glengarry hospital for 10 years

Lifecare Point Walter

Jonathan Tan

• Over 12 years of private practice experience including working with workers’ compensation clients
• Postgraduate master's qualifications
• Head Physiotherapist at East Fremantle Football Club
• Continues to see a large caseload of rotator cuff injuries pre and post-operatively, with his management of shoulders centred around exercise and rehabilitation

Wexford Medical Centre

Professor Allan Wang - Orthopaedic Surgeon (FRACS PhD FAOrthoA)

• Highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder surgery and upper limb care
• Expertise in advanced shoulder procedures including arthroscopic reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, joint replacements, and injury-related decompressions
• Committed to research and innovation, lecturing globally, publishing in scientific journals, and exploring biologic therapies for enhanced post-surgery healing and recovery
• Affiliated with the University of Western Australia as a clinical professor; previously served in leadership roles within prestigious medical and orthopaedic societies and organizations

• Claremont
• Cockburn
• Joondalup
• Kingsway
• Point Walter
• Southcare
• Wembley
• Willetton
• Wexford Medical Centre