WORKERS' COMPENSATION
OAD is extensively involved in
the workers' compensation arena and is dedicated to delivering
specialized orthopaedic care and services through an efficient,
convenient and cost-effective system.
OAD Orthopaedic Rehabilitation's
innovative industrial services are specially designed to
get employees back to work quickly and safely with tailored
programs for:
- Upper extremity
- Lower extremity
- Spine
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Generating a detailed profile of an individual's work capabilities
and limitations, a functional capacity evaluation (FCE)
identifies whether an employee is ready to return to a previous
job, an alternate job or needs to continue further treatment.
FCE includes:
- Musculoskeletal screening
- Functional strength testing
- Cardiovascular testing
- Work capacity testing
Work Hardening/Work Conditioning
These advanced rehabilitation programs transition patients
from acute care therapy to a safe return to work. The programs
use strength conditioning, cardiovascular activities and
exercises to increase work tolerance levels following an
injury. Exercise programs are customized for each patient
based on the specific diagnosis and job requirements. Programs
include:
- Flexibility exercises
- Job simulation
- Body mechanics
- Ergonomics
- Strength training
- Endurance
- Cardiovascular conditioning
Prevention Programs
Prevention programs reduce work injury through employee
education. Prevention services include:
- Body mechanics training/"back school"
- Onsite job task analysis
- Job task screening
- Ergonomic evaluation
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