Work Conditioning

Purpose: Rehabilitation approach to accelerating the process of return to work.

How: Prepares the client for specific physical demands of the job.

Done By: Programs are designed specific to the worker's job requirements including:

• Strengthening and conditioning of the musculo-skeletal system
• Strengthening and conditioning of the cardiovascular system
• Education of proper body mechanics, ergonomics and task-specific strategies to incorporate in the work environment and at home

Commitment: One to two hours per day, three to five times a week, for two to six weeks.

Work Hardening

Purpose: To prepare the client for return to work.

How: By restoring client's physical, behavioural, functional and vocational status.

Done By: Using a team approach to identify physical, psychosocial and vocational barriers for return to work.

Through an individualized client program addressing:

• Psychosocial and vocational issues
• Behaviour modification
• Flexibility, strength and conditioning
• Job simulation activities as the primary rehabilitation focus
• Patient's self responsibility in their rehabilitation process

Commitment: Hours similar to work schedule eg. 5 days per week working up to normal 40 hour week, 6-8 weeks is a common program duration

Programs may be paid for by employers, WSIB, Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance but must be pre-approved.
Please call our Huronia location for more details at 705.734.3340.