Industrial Medicine                                                                                 Printer Friendly

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.