What Is Work Conditioning?
Work conditioning is a program that is typically initiated by an insurance company for their injured worker. This will occur after a course of traditional treatment such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, or athletic therapy.
Before you begin your work conditioning program, you and your physiotherapist will discuss realistic and functional return-to-work goals that you’d like to achieve within a certain time frame.
Work conditioning is always condition-specific, as it is targeted toward the physically demanding duties of your job. The main idea of work conditioning is to regain function and increase strength, in order to return to work in a timely manner and prevent any additional injuries from occurring again.
How Will Work Conditioning Benefit Me?
Work conditioning programs typically focus on five main components for preparing you to return to work:
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Posture
- Aerobic conditioning
- Work stimulation
Your physiotherapist will create a personalized work conditioning plan for your specific needs. While all conditioning is different, it is centered around the same goal: returning you to work. Your conditioning plan will consist of specific exercises, stretches, and physical activities that will allow you to achieve your maximum physical ability in each of the main components.
Once you achieve successful progress in each component, you and your physiotherapist will discuss if you are ready to return to work, or if a work-hardening program is necessary.
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Many people report feeling significantly more physically capable after completing a work conditioning program. It helps you work more efficiently and comfortably at work, while simultaneously putting your mind at ease knowing you are at a lower risk of sustaining another injury.
Our Winnipeg, MB physiotherapy practice is dedicated to getting you back to work in the best possible condition. If you have recently recovered from an injury and you’d like to figure out how a work conditioning program could improve both your work life and your overall health, contact Strive Fitness and Therapy today to schedule your appointment.
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