Erina Physiotherapy Work Related Activity Programs
Physical conditioning is the process whereby an injured workers physical state is improved in order to meet the demands of their work, or to increase their capacity to work Through a structured, supervised exercise program, physical components such as muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, joint range of motion, muscular flexibility and joint stabilisation can be improved.
Our Work Related Activity Programs are tailored to suit the individual workers injury, are available at various times throughout the week and able to use varying resources to suit our clients.
The physiotherapist is able to conduct programs in the following locations:
- The clinic’s own exercise facilities
- Aquatic centres
- The workplace
The physiotherapist can provide a tailored Work Related Activity Program to suit the clients individual needs. Through the initial assessment of the clients functional abilities an individual program can be implemented.
The client’s program may include:
- Supervised gym sessions
- Supervised hydrotherapy sessions
- Flexibility development
- Muscular strength training
- Functional capacity tests
- Stress and pain management
- Workplace assessments
- Obtaining equipment necessary for use at home/work
- A combination of the above
Initial Assessment
This assessment will be carried out by the physiotherapist in the clinic to determine the clients current status. A detailed history of the clients injury and a suitable program will be assessed.
Gym Based Program Outlines
A sessional physiotherapist supervised program over a 3-month period at Erina Physiotherapy Spinal and Sports Injury Centre. This program includes a 3-month membership to our clinics private gym facilities. The program also includes a final report of the patients improvements resulting from the program.
Hydrotherapy Program Outlines
A sessional physiotherapist supervised program over a 3-month period at the local heated pool. This program includes a final report of the patients improvements resulting from the program.
Functional Capacity Tests – Workplace Assessments
Equipment
- Back support pillow to relieve discomfort
- TENS machine to assist in alleviating symptoms
- Swiss ball for the purpose of strengthening and stabilising exercises at home
Erina Physiotherapy Functional Capacity Tests