Work Hardening and Work Conditioning Programs

Program Overview

Progressive Rehabilitation Associates has been assisting injured workers back to work since 1989 in their CARF accredited Work Hardening/Conditioning Program. This is a treatment program for clients whose injuries or disease processes interfere with their ability to return to work. The program provides a highly structured, goal oriented, individualized treatment program designed to progressively improve overall physical functioning including strengthening, flexibility, and endurance in order to return to work.

Treatment Program:

• Conditioning Program, which highlights weight training, aerobic conditioning and stretching
• Work Simulation
• Ergonomics and Job Coaching as needed
• Biofeedback Therapy
• Vocational Consulting (as needed)
• Psychological intervention (as needed)

Treatment Team:

• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Psychologist (optional)
• Vocational Consultant (optional)
• Occupational Medicine Physician (optional)

Program Goals:

The goal of the Work Hardening Program is to increase functional tolerances in order to return to full-time regular job-at-injury.

The goal of the Work Conditioning Program is to increase functional tolerances in order to return to full-time work.

Both programs accomplish these goals by increasing flexibility, endurance, and strength.