Work Conditioning

With the goal of returning to work in a safe, timely manner, this program strengthens an individual’s abilities by simulating job duties. Andersen Physical Therapy’s work conditioning programs are performed for a defined length of time (i.e. two to six week periods) in order to gradually increase the participant’s safe tolerance for the physical demands of the job. Components of the program consist of:

• Case File Review
• Review of the Critical Demands of the Job
• Medical History Questionnaire
• Interview
• Muscle/Skeletal/Postural/Gait Impairment Analysis
• Heart Rate/Blood Pressure Documentation
• Stretching Exercises
• Strengthening Exercises
• Balance/Coordination Exercises
• Work-Specific Activities
• Aerobic Exercises
• On-Going Evaluation
• Documented Summary and Conclusion

Work Conditioning is a program that trains participant’s to return to work safely. The program provides educational sessions, a complete exercise program, and simulated work activities.

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