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OUTPATIENT WORK-INJURY
AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
REHABILITATION SERVICES
PHYSICAL THERAPY
A comprehensive initial evaluation assesses the injured worker's
musculoskeletal structure and function, neurological status and overall
functional level. In a back injury case, testing of posture, muscle
strength, length of balances, segmental mobility and alignment of the
vertebral column is completed. A definitive course of treatment is
developed.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Clients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive motion
disorders and industrial trauma, as well as other repetitive motion
disorders, receive a thorough evaluation that includes an assessment of
their present level of function, specific problems, and an analysis of
the activities they perform on the job and at home. When appropriate,
steps are taken to modify or restructure their activities to lessen the
effect of repetitive motion. Ergonomic tools and equipment may be
evaluated and recommended.
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION
A three to four-hour assessment of a worker's ability to perform basic
physical tasks necessary to perform routine daily work and work-related
activities.
WORK CAPACITY EVALUATION
A two-day assessment of the injured worker's ability to perform basic
and specific job tasks. The evaluation is individually designed to
assess the job tasks described and/or identified by a site visit carried
out by the therapist prior to evaluation.
UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION WITH
TOTAL BODY ASSESSMENT
A three to four-hour assessment of a worker's ability to perform basic
tasks necessary to perform routine daily and work-related activities,
with a focus on the injured upper extremity.
UPPER EXTREMITY EVALUATION
A one-hour assessment of the injured upper extremity, i.e., shoulder,
hand, elbow, etc.
WORK CONDITIONING
Generally, two to four hours of daily therapy are designed to stimulate
the physical tolerances, position requirements, work pace and schedule
of competitive employment. Work tasks are graded in difficulty and
adjusted according to the demands of the worker's job description. To
avoid re-injury upon return to work, safe body mechanics are taught and
reinforced.
Work conditioning is an effective, short-term alternative to work
hardening with focuses on flexibility, strength and functional
simulations. Exercise and conditioning will apply to work-related
activities and daily life tasks.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Site visit to identify and determine the need for job modification
and/or adaptive assistive equipment.
For more information, please call (317) 736-3510. |
