Progressive Work Centers
The Progressive Work Centers are a specialized arena within
Advanced Physical Therapy that focus on high level worker's
compensation rehabilitation.
Exercise Conditioning
Exercise
conditioning is a specialized rehabilitation program that
focuses on strengthening, aerobic conditioning and
flexibility. The program typically runs 3 times a week for
2-3 hours per day.
Work Conditioning Program
Work Conditioning is a graded exercise program designed to
assist a patient in regaining sufficient physical function
to return to work. Work Conditioning typically lasts, but
is not limited to, five days per week, 2 – 5 hours per day.
Work Conditioning addresses the physical components of 1)
muscular strength, 2) muscular endurance, 3) muscular
coordination, 4) flexibility, 5) cardio-respiratory stamina,
and 6) real or simulated work activities. Work Conditioning
is always tailored to the functional level of each patient
and includes safety training and body mechanics education.
Functional Capacity Evaluation
A
Functional Capacity Evaluation is a standardized evaluation
that assesses a patient’s maximal physical ability and
functional limitations. Areas of testing include: 1) range
of motion, 2) muscular strength, 3) muscular endurance, 4)
cardio-respiratory endurance, and 5) performance of a wide
array of functional activities (climbing, bending,
squatting, pushing…). Functional Capacity Evaluations are
performed in one day, lasting from 5 – 8 hours. Click HERE for our latest improvements to better serve
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Patients should come to these programs dressed in comfortable exercise clothes,
with sturdy comfortable shoes. All standard medications
should be taken and braces or TENS units typically worn by
the patient should be brought to the Functional Capacity
Evaluation.
