Orthopaedic Hospital | Rehabilitation: Return to Work Program

Return to Work Program

Functional Capacity Evaluations are available upon written Pre-Authorization and by request. Worksite Preventive Body Mechanics classes as well on-site Ergonomic evaluations are available. Our highly trained Physical Therapy staff is equipped to deliver advanced and comprehensive rehabilitation services to treat the full spectrum of industrial injuries. Their goal is to minimize pain and expedite recovery while maximizing function following an occupational injury.

The Staff Treats:

Orthopaedic Diagnoses -- Fractures, dislocations, strains, sprains, overuse injuries, repetitive motion injuries, poor body mechanics and poor posture.

Wounds -- Acute wounds (Staff is trained in debridement)

Treatment Programs Equipment and Modalities

Physical agents are used as an adjunct to help decrease pain, edema, scar tissue formation and to promote healing. Modalities include:

Laser - light therapy
H-wave Micro Current
Electric Stimulation
Interferential Current
Ionto Phoresis
Ultrasound & Phonophoresis
TENS Units
EMS Units
Mechanical Cervical / Lumbar Traction

Treatment Equipment

BTE Baltimore Therapeutic Exercise machine/Computer assisted programs
Pilates Reformers
Free Motion Cable Systems
Elliptical cardio exerciser
Treadmills
Stationary Bikes
Raised exercise mats

Along with our advanced manual skills and Doctorate/Masters level trained staff, we can provide outstanding care to return workers to optimum physical capacity and return to work status.

Manual Therapy

The staff utilizes techniques to improve joint, soft tissue and neural mobility to allow for normal movement through muscle balance and normal joint motion.

Patient Education

Patient education is a critical element in the treatment program. The therapists will provide the patient with the information required to prevent, correct and minimize injuries. Each patient's dysfunction and treatment is explained and discussed. A Home Exercise Program is given to every patient to help in preventing further injury or re-injury. The Home Exercise Program is essential for patients to make prolonged sustainable improvement.

Posture and Biomechanics Training

The Physical Therapists provides instruction in good neutral posture and proper static and dynamic body mechanics which are essential to pain-free, normal function.

Work Hardening

Patients are seen in group sessions or on an individual basis. These sessions involve exercises simulating work loads found in the work environment. Isokinetic equipment (i.e. BTE) is used to objectively measure improvements.

Aquatic Therapy (under construction)

This therapy is conducted in a gravity reduced environment. This enables patients to work on increasing joint mobility, strength and endurance more aggressively and with a greater sense of success.

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Rehabilitation Main Page
Back Class
Children's Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine

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Fees
The Orthopaedic Hospital Rehabilitation Service accepts Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Medi-Cal, private insurance and direct payment.

Hours
Monday through Friday,
7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Location
Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Lowman Building (1st floor)
Orthopaedic Hospital
2400 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Additional Information
For more information regarding the Orthopaedic Hospital Physical Therapy Department, or for assistance in scheduling an appointment, please call: (213) 742-1450, click here to email us, or visit the physical therapy service website:

orthorehabspecialists.com

Orthopaedic Hospital
2400 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, California 90007
(213) 742-1000

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