Behind the Claims Podcast

Movement is key to getting better. Don’t sit around and do nothing.”Most injured workers are told to rest and wait for the pain to settle. But for many people, that approach can delay recovery and keep them away from work longer than necessary.In this episode of Behind the Claim, Stephen sits down with John Beshay, an exercise physiologist and chiropractor, to explain why some workplace injuries don’t improve and what actually helps people recover.John shares his journey into rehabilitation after seeing a close family member struggle with recovery, and how that experience shaped the way he now approaches treatment.Today, John works across workplace rehabilitation, combining exercise physiology and chiropractic care, and supporting injured workers, employers, and organisations including the Australian Defence Force.This episode covers:• Why movement plays a key role in injury recovery • The difference between exercise physiologists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and physiotherapists • Why staying off work too long can delay recovery • What happens during case conferences in workplace rehabilitation • How return-to-work planning supports long-term health outcomes • Real-world insights into workplace testing and rehabilitation systemsIf you’ve been injured at work, or supporting someone through recovery, this episode gives a practical view of how rehabilitation works and what can slow progress.Timestamps0:00 – Introduction2:21 – Who is John Beshay8:56 – EP vs chiropractor vs osteopath vs physiotherapist11:05 – How qualifications influence treatment18:55 – Early challenges in occupational rehab 20:14 – Return to life before return to work29:49 – Why movement is critical for recovery40:47 – When recovery takes longer than expected47:30 – Workplace testing and real-world examples1:08:26 – Working with the Australian Defence Force1:16:07 – Challenges in veteran rehabilitation🔗 Listen & Connect Catch every episode early! Subscribe free on Spotify: https://sptfy.bio/behindtheclaims and Apple: https://apple.co/48EtpttConnect with our guest, John Beshay, to learn more about rehabilitation and return-to-work strategies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-beshay-7a7b404b/ 📲 Need help with your workplace injury recovery? Call us on 1300 391 947 or visit our website 👉 https://www.ausrehab.com/📣 Follow us for more Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausrehab/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AusRehab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausrehab/ Website: https://www.ausrehab.com/ Email: [email protected] Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWSvHJb6Zuk43NnqhjwVNsjLysoZRQx6y#WorkplaceInjury #InjuryRecovery #ReturnToWork #ExercisePhysiologist #Chiropractor #WorkplaceRehabilitation #WorkersComp #AusRehab