This comprehensive industrial program "matches the worker to the work" by providing pre-work screening, work-site analysis, functional capacity evaluations, work conditioning to include strengthening and job simulation and physical therapy. Consultation services are referred through employers, occupational medicine physicians and disability management services.

Services

• Pre-work screening: provides employers with specific information on the critical demands of the job and the physical capabilities of a candidate in a non-discriminatory way. These tests adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
• Ergonomics and work-site analysis: an analysis of the work, worker and the work site to identify cost-effective alternatives to minimize work injury, address productivity requirements and provide education on repetitive strain principals and manual handling tasks. This serves as a tool to closely simulate specific job tasks during work conditioning.
• Functional capacity evaluations: assesses an individual's physical ability to perform a specific job or activity and aids in developing a safe return-to-work program. This test is comprehensive and clearly describes the tasks a worker could perform in an eight-hour day.
• Work Conditioning: Emphasizing raising client's capabilities through an intense strengthening program. This includes body mechanics, exercise regime and job simulation to maximize clients functional capabilities and assist in determining “job match” for return to work.
• Backfit, Ergonomics and Wellness Education: Classes that can be brought on-site to you business or industry. On-site massage therapy is also available.

For more information or to customize a training program to meet your needs, contact the Rehabilitation Department at 507.457.4329.