Work Injury Rehabilitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital offers quality health care for injured workers. Our staff is uniquely qualified to treat patients with acute, sub-acute, or chronic work injuries.

Services are provided by experienced staff members consisting of Occupational and Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, support personnel and our network of medical specialists. Our continuum of care encompasses injury prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation and return to work services.

Goals of the program

  • Minimize lost work days
  • Set, review, monitor and update weekly return to work goals to ensure progress
  • Identify and remove return to work barriers
  • Make recommendations to reduce workplace risk factors and improper ergonomic positioning
  • Implement wellness programs through education and exercise
  • Maximize the worker's physical capabilities & functional abilities
  • Improve communication with providers and case managers