Most people are familiar with physical therapy and even aquatics therapy, but have you ever heard the term ‘industrial rehab’? If the answer is ‘no’, you’re not alone. Found within the physical therapy category, industrial rehabilitation is specifically aimed at those who have sustained workplace injuries.

Most people are familiar with physical therapy and even aquatics therapy, but have you ever heard the term ‘industrial rehab’? If the answer is ‘no’, you’re not alone. Found within the physical therapy category, industrial rehabilitation is specifically aimed at those who have sustained workplace injuries.

Most people are familiar with physical therapy and even aquatics therapy, but have you ever heard the term ‘industrial rehab’? If the answer is ‘no’, you’re not alone. Found within the physical therapy category, industrial rehabilitation is specifically aimed at those who have sustained workplace injuries. Industrial rehab programs recognize the special rehabilitation needs of individuals who have been injured on the job. Through the use of a specialized physical therapy treatment plan – and maybe even a handful of aquatics therapy exercises – patients will have a greater chance of returning to work healthy and prepared to perform their job at 100 percent.

Industrial rehab programs utilize hands-on physical therapy care that trained clinicians have taken the time to customize in order to meet the demands of the patient. This is great news for injured workers and employers alike, as it ensures a safe return to work for each and every person who has been hurt on the job.

What is Industrial Rehab?

Industrial rehab implements a wide range of practices, exercises, and philosophies in order to help injured workers recover from their injuries. Through the integration of cardiovascular fitness, correction of body mechanics (such as posture), coordination, strength training, endurance, and range of motion, industrial rehabilitation will get at the root of the problem and help the patient heal safely and as quickly as possible. Depending on the severity of the injury, an industrial rehab program will monitor the patient closely and make sure there is no immediate chance of further injury.

Industrial rehab programs are unique in that they understand that each individual patient has his or her own demands and tasks. This means that these programs excel in creating customized, individual treatment plans that will aid in a worker’s recovery and get them back on their feet as soon as humanly possible. These programs are all-encompassing and look at the bigger picture, instead of simply treating the injury at hand.

Benefits of a Work Conditioning Program

Industrial rehab programs are often referred to as work conditioning programs, the reason for which you can probably guess by now. Industrial rehab – or work conditioning – is designed for individuals who have sustained an injury on the job and who are unable to return to work in their current condition. While some individuals may be able to perform their work duties to some capacity, others are completely prevented from working and receiving any wages. This is where work conditioning programs come in handy. With the help of a trained and knowledgeable physical therapist who specializes in industrial rehab, injured workers will receive the therapy, care, and attention they need to get back to work. Furthermore, work conditioning is a transitional bridge between more intense rehab and work. So, who can benefit the most from a work conditioning program?

  • Those who are unable to perform some duties because of an injury
  • Those who are experiencing low pain levels but need to build strength and mobility
  • Those who are out of work for an extended period of time and who have completed a different rehab program, yet still require attention

To learn more about our Grand Prairie, Bedford or Arlington industrial rehab offerings, please contact Classic Rehabilitation today.