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Occupational Health & Workplace Services

A work-related injury affects more than an employee’s health. It can also lead to lost productivity, wage-replacement costs, staffing challenges and uncertainty about when an employee can safely return to work.

For more than 30 years, APTOR Physical Therapy has worked with employers, injured workers, physicians, case managers and other members of the disability-management team to support effective rehabilitation and informed return-to-work decisions.

Our Occupational Health & Workplace Services combine injury rehabilitation, workplace analysis, functional testing and prevention services. The goal is to help employees recover safely, return to appropriate job duties and reduce unnecessary time away from work.

APTOR is a Resource for Both Employers and Injured Workers

APTOR Physical Therapy understands that employers need clear communication, practical recommendations and objective information. Employees need care that recognizes both their injury and the work they are trying to return to.

Most insurances accepted.

A Coordinated Approach to Workplace Injuries

Every employee, injury and job is different. APTOR begins by considering both the employee’s physical needs and the demands of the position.

Our physical therapists may work with employers and members of the employee’s healthcare team to:

Identify physical limitations affecting job performance
Understand the essential demands of the employee’s position
Develop a rehabilitation plan related to those demands
Document the employee’s participation and functional progress
Recommend appropriate work restrictions or limitations
Support a safe and timely return to work

For employees who are unable to return to their previous level of employment, APTOR can provide objective information about the functional abilities demonstrated during rehabilitation and testing.

Injury Rehabilitation

APTOR provides physical therapy for employees recovering from work-related injuries involving muscles, joints, bones, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Depending on the injury and the employee’s job responsibilities, rehabilitation may include:

Exercises to restore strength and flexibility
Hands-on physical therapy
Range-of-motion activities
Balance and stability training
Lifting, carrying and movement practice
Pain-management techniques
Job-specific functional activities
A personalized home exercise program

Treatment is progressed according to the employee’s abilities, medical recommendations and return-to-work goals.

Work Hardening and Conditioning

An employee may feel better but still need additional strength, endurance or functional training before returning to the full demands of a physically challenging job.

Work hardening and work conditioning use structured, progressive activities to prepare an employee for work-related tasks.

APTOR Physical Therapy programs may address:

Lifting and carrying
Pushing and pulling
Reaching and bending
Standing or walking for extended periods
Climbing, squatting or kneeling
Repetitive movements
Strength and cardiovascular endurance
Safe body mechanics
Tolerance for a full work schedule

Activities may be adapted to reflect the physical requirements of the employee’s actual position.

Job-Site Analysis

Understanding the actual demands of a job can be essential when planning rehabilitation or evaluating an employee’s readiness to return to work.

Through job-site analysis, APTOR Physical Therapy professionals can observe and quantify the physical requirements of a position, including:

Lifting and carrying demands
Repetitive movements
Reaching, bending, climbing or kneeling
Standing and walking requirements
Equipment use
Workstation setup
Pace and duration of tasks
Environmental or physical factors that may affect performance

This information can help connect the employee’s rehabilitation program to the real demands of the job.

Ergonomics and Injury Prevention

Workplace injuries do not always result from a single accident. They may develop gradually because of repetitive tasks, awkward positioning, poor workstation setup or physical demands that exceed an employee’s current capabilities.

APTOR can evaluate workplace tasks and provide practical recommendations designed to reduce unnecessary strain and support safer movement.

Services may include:

Ergonomic assessment
Workstation recommendations
Review of lifting and material-handling practices
Observation of repetitive job tasks
Body-mechanics education
Stretching and fitness recommendations
Safety and injury-prevention guidance

Recommendations are based on the employee’s tasks and the realities of the work environment.

Post-Offer Employment Screening

Post-offer employment screening can help determine whether an individual demonstrates the physical abilities needed to perform the essential demands of a position.

Screening by APTOR Physical Therapy professionals may evaluate areas such as:

Strength
Mobility
Balance
Lifting and carrying ability
Push-and-pull capacity
Endurance
Position-specific movement requirements

Testing should be based on documented job demands and conducted after a conditional offer of employment, in accordance with applicable employment requirements.

Job Coaching and Return-to-Work Guidance

Returning to work may require more than completing a rehabilitation program. Some employees benefit from additional instruction, activity progression or modification of job tasks.

APTOR Physical Therapy professionals may assist with:

Job coaching
Review of safe movement and body mechanics
Gradual return-to-work planning
Recommendations for temporary restrictions or limitations
Guidance for modifying tasks during recovery
Communication with appropriate members of the rehabilitation team

The objective is to help the employee resume work as safely and effectively as possible while providing the employer with useful information for managing the transition.

Most Insurances Accepted.
Contact Us to Learn More About APTOR’s Occupational Health & Workplace Services.