Comprehensive Work Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Services

Our centers offer comprehensive services for our corporate and industrial clients including rehabilitation of work related injuries, industrial consulting and injury prevention services. Our specially trained therapists focus on delivering cost-effective, efficient care to injured workers. We cater to the special needs of the injured worker and their employer. Our positive approach prepares clients to return to work as quickly and safely as possible. We can help clients reduce costs by working proactively to prevent injures thereby reducing lost time, medical costs, and increasing productivity.

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Specializing in Work Injury Management

• Therapists are highly trained in the treatment of work related injuries
• St. Vincent's utilizes only licensed therapists for patient treatments
• Close communication is maintained with the referring physician to ensure optimal progress is being achieved

Work Simulation

• Promotes progression of modified duty
• Incorporates work tasks into each patient's rehab plan

Work Hardening/Conditioning

• Designed for individuals unable to perform modified duty following a serious injury or complicated rehab course
• A vital component for transitioning roles from patient to worker
• Structured yet individualized programs designed to reduce functional limitations with the goal of return to work
• Disciplines include: PT, OT, Psychology
• Programs are designed to meet specific needs of both the patient and the employer. Daily sessions are typically four to six hours but can be tailored to allow for progressive modified duty
• Maintains injured worker on a strict work schedule
• Provides documentation of non-compliance
• Includes a job site visit as part of the initial evaluation

Post Rehab Fitness

• Independent fitness memberships are available for patients after discharge from rehab
• Assists in maintaining progress achieved in therapy
• Patient attendance can be monitored and documented for Worker's Comp

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
St. Vincent's utilizes the ErgoScience Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE)

• All therapists are Certified by ErgoScience to administer the PWPE
• The PWPE is the only FCE that 1. has complete reliability and validity research to substantiate its consistency and accuracy 2. meets the APTA Standards for FCE 3. meets the APTA Guidelines for Tests and Measures 4. meets requirements for expert witness testimony that have been established through case law.
• Provides accurate prediction of a patients level of work and ability to work at that level for a full work day
• Evaluates a patient's willingness to exert a maximal effort

Impairment Evaluations

• All therapists have received AMA training
• Therapists review pertinent medical history and complete all measurements and calculations that are submitted in letter format for physician approval

Pre-Placement Screenings

• Reduces injuries by ensuring that new workers have the physical ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job
• To ensure that testing is compliant with ADA law, each screening is based on the actual job demands quantitatively measured by the therapist. Generic tests and normative data are not utilized.

Job Site Analysis/Ergonomic Services

• A job site analysis can provide valuable information such as identifying potential safety hazards, recommending job modification, and defining educational needs.
• Ergonomic services assist clients in meeting OSHA standards and setting up ergonomics programs.
• Staff training meets or exceed OSHA inspector training.

On-Site Education Classes

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevention
• Back Injury Prevention
• Lifting Workshop
• Guidelines for Seated Work
• Pre-shift exercise classes (Train the Trainer approach)
• Cumulative Trauma Disorder Prevention
• Ergonomics / OSHA Preparedness
• Flexibility exercises for injury prevention

For more information about St. Vincent's Industrial Rehab, please call (205) 930-2908.