At Northern Rehabilitation we recognize the need to limit
expenses and to be as proactive as possible in decreasing Workman's
Compensation claims. Through our Industrial Medicine services, we
will work with you to determine the best, most cost effective way
to help you reduce your company's claims.
We offer a wide range of customized preventative and
rehabilitation programs designed to meet your specific needs.
Education & Prevention
- Work Site Analysis - Task demands and work station set-ups are
analyzed, often resulting in more productive techniques, improving
employee and work environments. A review of medical management
policies can result in cost effective recommendations.
- Employee Education - Group training is provided for your
managers and labor force, both production workers and office
staff.
- Pre-employment/Post-hire Testing - Is a new worker physically
able to do the job? Northern Rehab will help you define the
parameters and perform tests to objectively answer the
questions.
- On-Site Clinics - Regular monthly visits provide the insight to
analyze aches and pains early on, and to offer work environment
suggestions.
Rehabilitation
- Clinical Physical Therapy - After injury or illness a worker
has impaired functional abilities due to weakness, pain or limited
motion. With therapy restrictions are decreased or eliminated so
the worker may safely and quickly return to work.
- Work Conditioning - Injured employees that have been off work
for extended periods often need a program emphasizing work
simulation along with physical reconditioning.
- Work Hardening - This highly structured, goal oriented,
individualized treatment program includes a psychosocial
screening to identify the client's behavioral needs.
- Functional Capacity Evaluation - An evaluation of injured
workers provide information on employees work
capabilities and limitations. Also assessed are the
client's level of participation, work behaviors,
cooperation and effort.
What does
a physical
therapist do?
Physical therapists are experts trained in the evaluation & treatment of muscle, joint, and nerve dysfunction. We are trained specifically to improve movement & function, relieve pain, and expand movement potential.
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freedom to move
Your Right to Choose
The decision of where you go to receive treatment is
yours. If you have a specific therapist or practice you
would like to go to, you should let your doctor or
insurance company know this. Not all physical
therapists or practices are the same and the choice
of your provider is yours.
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