Occupational Therapy/Workplace Rehabilitation Services at Body Mechanics
Body Mechanics employs an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide you with the best possible assistance following an injury.
Workplace Rehabilitation occurs in the workplace and uses work tasks as "therapy". It must be timely and appropriate to the employee's injury, the objectives of the rehabilitation plan and the employee's rate of recovery. The workplace is considered the most appropriatate location for the provision of services focused on maintenanace of or return to work of injured employee's. OTs understand the indvidual and consider work demands and the environment in order to optimize a client's work rehabilitation.
Who benefits from Workplace Rehabilitation?
- Injured Workers return more quickly and safely with a clear knowledge of their capabilities for the job
- Employers receive assurance that the employeee is physically competent to perform essential function of the job and are ready to return to work. The employer will also realise a decrease in lost work days and reduced workers compensations costs.
What are the goals of Workplace Rehabilitation?
- To ensure a smooth rapid, safe transistion into the workforce
- To develop physical tolerances for work including flexibility, strengtha and endurance
- To develop safe working habits such as correct sitting and standing posture and safe lifting practices
Workplace Rehabilitation Services offered by Body Body Mechanics include;
- Worksite Assessments: these assessments evaluate wether an individual is capable of safely doing their job
- Suitable Duties Programs and monitoring: Duties/tasks designed specifically for an ill, injured employee to allow for an early and safe return to work. The major aim is to deliver a stepping stone to return to normal pre-injury duties where possible.
- Injury Prevention Training Programs and Functional Education: Instruction in good body mechanics and manual handling principles helps manage symptoms and assist with injury prevention
- Case Management
- Ergonomic Assesssments
Did you know Occupational Therapists provide a range of services
- Assessment of capabilities in self-care, home duties, performance at work , driving ability and social skills
- Assessment and modification of the home environment to improve safety and independence
- Prescription of, and education in the use of, adapted equipment to assist function
- Teaching work simplification techniques to maintain independence
- Advising on lifting and transferring techniques
- Provision of work-site visits for ergonomic assessments
- Graduated return to work programs
- Manual handling programs
- Rehabilitation case management
- Application of ergonomic principles