The purpose of the program is to return injured workers to their pre-injury status or best possible functional level. The program will also help to facilitate a timely, safe and durable return to work.

Who Is Appropriate For The Program?

Injured workers who have failed to:

• Return to work due to persistent functional limitations

• Progress their work tolerances to pre-injury levels

Rehabilitation in Motion provides comprehensive treatment for participants in the program. Emphasis of treatment is on bio-mechanical adaptation of the worker to the work environment.

Treatments include:

• Simulated pre-injury work activities

• Prescribed active exercises to address symptoms and irritability specific to the injury

• Job site visit to investigate return to work options and to facilitate the development of relevant, meaningful work simulation activities

• Biomechanical re-training

• Cognitive-behavioural education including pain management education

• Return to work planning