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.