Work Injury Rehabilitation

Our reputation has been built on helping people return to work safely and productively after injury.

Physical Capacity Evaluation, Injury Specific : WorkAble Solutions evaluates a client's ability to perform the physical demands of a particular job or physical demand category. (1 or 2 day Evaluation)

Physical Capacity Evaluation, Hand/Upper Extremity Specific : Our functional and musculoskeletal evaluation is designed specifically for upper extremity and hand, in relation to the demands of a particular job or physical demand category. (1 or 2 day Evaluation)

Work Conditioning : Combines Occupational and Physical Therapy to restore an individual's physical ability after an on-the-job injury. Program Components include strengthening, cardio conditioning/endurance, flexibility, body mechanics, lifting techniques, and injury prevention. (2 hours per day, 5 days per week)

Work Conditioning, Hand/Upper Extremity specific : This program continues the same approach, but focuses on the hand and upper extremity. This is d esigned to restore hand and upper extremity function. (2 hours per day, 5 days per week)

Work Hardening : Intensive and individualized program for those having multiple obstacles to a successful return to work. May include work simulation, body mechanics and safety techniques, materials handling tasks, stretching/flexibility exercises, cardio training, symptom self management, and strengthening. (4 to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 4 week program)

Job Modification Consultation: Focus on technological, administrative, and behavioral solutions to return-to-work problems. Our Therapist will concentrate on identifying appropriate adaptive or ergonomic equipment that may be needed on the job. (On-Site or In-clinic)

Job Coaching: This is an effective means for achieving a sustained return to work after injury and/or rehabilitation. A Therapist visits the worksite to review job modification components, work pace/production requirements, or work postures. (Times arranged with Employer)

Physical Demands Job Analysis: We analyze the physical demands of a particular job. This service is particularly valuable in cases that involve complex issues and detailed knowledge of the hand and upper extremity. (Times arranged with Employer)

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Physical Therapy

Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment: Evaluation of the patients' condition and the development of an evidence-based treatment plan specific to your needs and injury or condition. Important consideration is given to a return to an active lifestyle after injuries such as strains/sprains, post-trauma, and post-surgical conditions. Therapy is offered on a one-to-one basis by an experienced and skilled professional.

ASTYM™ (Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization): Workable Solutions is one of the only local centers to offer the ASTYM™ system; which is a therapy approach providing relief for a number of disorders which can be new injuries or chronic nagging injuries. One of the most exciting aspects of the treatment is that significant improvement often occurs even in cases where other treatments have failed.

The ASTYM™ system helps repair soft tissues of the body (muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc.) and corrects abnormal soft tissue which may interfere with movement and cause pain. Many people develop abnormal soft tissue from injuries, surgery, and repeated or “overuse” activities, which often occur in factory work, clerical jobs and sports.

Conditions helped by the ASTYM™ approach include: Post surgical scarring, planter fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, IT band syndrome, low back pain, as well as many of the more common overuse injuries and tendonitis-type injuries.

Sports Therapy: Having had experience and been involved in a University athletic program, our physical therapist managing this program understands sports. As a semi-pro baseball player and life long hockey competitor our PT knows that prompt attention to an injury and a modified treatment plan can make a big difference in a quick return to sports activities. Whether you are a high level athlete or a weekend warrior…we can help.

Conditions helped with our exciting brand of Sports Therapy include sprains/strains, overuse injuries and syndromes, tendonitis/tendonosis, fractures and other common sports injuries. Our staff has extensive experience in post–surgical rehabilitation, particularly those involving the knee ( ACL repair) and shoulder (rotator cuff repair).

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Upper Extremity and Hand Treatment .

Workable Solutions provides treatment to the upper extremity and hand of patients who experience cumulative trauma or repetitive use syndromes. Occupational Therapy consists of the use of modalities, functional training, work simulation, exercise, stretching, and strengthening.

ASTYM™ (Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization)

In order to treat the upper extremity and hand, our occupational therapists are also certified in the ASTYM™ approach. The ASTYM™ system provides patients relief from disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, trigger finger, and medial/lateral epicondylitis. These can either be new injuries or persistent nagging injuries. One of the most exciting aspects of the treatment is that significant improvement often occurs even in cases where other treatments have failed.

The ASTYM™ system helps repair the normal soft tissues of the body (muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc.) and correcting abnormal soft tissue (scar tissue and other inappropriate fibrosis) which may interfere with movement and cause pain. Many people develop abnormal soft tissue from injuries, surgery, and repeated or “overuse” activities (which often occur in factory work, clerical jobs and sports).

Expert Witness : Our Occupational Therapist owner has been involved in numerous legal cases and testifies as an Expert Witness. Her area of expertise is in the field of Work Injury Rehabilitation.

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