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We discuss your duties, current abilities, medical instructions, and the tasks you need to prepare for.
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Work Conditioning & Work Hardening
Work-focused rehabilitation to develop the physical abilities and activity tolerance relevant to your job demands.
At Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we listen to your concerns, assess your movement, and develop a plan around the activities that matter to you.
A Plan for Your Next ChapterYour movement. Your routine. Your goals.
Work-Focused Support
Bridge the Gap Between Recovery and Work Demands.
Returning to a physically demanding job can require more than regaining comfortable movement. Work-focused rehabilitation considers the strength, endurance, movement patterns, and task demands involved in your work.
Work conditioning emphasizes physical capacity and activity tolerance. Work hardening uses a broader, coordinated approach that may involve additional disciplines and job-related tasks. The recommended approach depends on your evaluation, referral, work demands, and available services. Contact our team to discuss the program appropriate for your case.
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A Clear Path Forward
Build Physical Capacity
Activities are selected and progressed to address the functional demands relevant to your rehabilitation plan.
Review Your Progress
Your response and functional progress help guide adjustments and conversations about the next steps in your recovery.
Before Your Appointment
Prepare for Your Visit
Have your referral, authorization details, current restrictions, and job description available when contacting our office. Ask which work-focused services are appropriate for your case and what scheduling or approval requirements apply.
Call our team before your appointment if you are unsure which documents or approvals are needed.
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Good to Know
How do work conditioning and work hardening differ?
Work conditioning focuses on physical capacity. Work hardening is broader and may involve a coordinated team addressing additional work-related needs. The approach should match your referral and individual situation.
Will my program reflect my job duties?
Job information helps identify relevant movement and physical demands. Share an essential duties list, job description, and any medical restrictions.
Is this the same as a Functional Capacity Evaluation?
No. An FCE assesses abilities at a point in time. Work conditioning or work hardening is a rehabilitation approach intended to develop function.
Does participation guarantee a return-to-work date?
No. Progress and timing vary. Work status and restrictions should be discussed with the provider managing your injury.
Patient education: American Society of Hand Therapists: Work Rehabilitation. Your evaluation and referral guide the approach appropriate to your needs.
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Learn about evaluations and rehabilitation options, then contact our office to discuss your referral and authorization requirements.
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