Services
Functional Capacity Evaluation
A four to five hour physical evaluation completed over the course of 1-2 days to determine current physical abilities in relation to job task requirements.
Can assist in determining a client's current physical capacities and limitations.
Results of the evaluation may be utilized to determine treatment recommendations, current work restrictions, facilitate a return to full duty or modified work or for use with vocational placement.
Work Conditioning / Work Hardening
A comprehensive strength and conditioning program completed in conjunction with real life simulated job specific tasks and equipment/tools.
All tasks are progressed on a gradual basis until achieving full duty job demands or until reaching maximum medical improvement status.
Completed 3-5 day per week up to 4-6 hours per day.
Functional Home Living Assessments
Assessment of client’s functional abilities and limitations within their place of residence.
Job Site Services
Job Analysis
Evaluation of essential job demands as well as the work environment.
Assessment of multiple jobs may be completed for potential accommodations for modified duty
Job Coaching
Performed in conjunction with the worker at the job site to facilitate a safe and successful return to work
Interventions may include educating the worker in posturing, work station positioning, symptom management and stretching.
The therapist can assist the employer and employee regarding return to work restrictions and/or safe work practices.
Therapist may also assist in monitoring a graded return to work schedule.
Ergonomic Work Site Assessments
Assessment of essential job demands with a focus on ergonomic risk factors and ergonomic modifications to the work environment.
Home barriers may be assessed with recommendations for home modification and medical equipment required to improve home safety and function.
Required amount of attendant care and/or household replacement services can also be addressed/determined.