This is a unique program for this area due to the extra availability of a heated indoor aquatic physiotherapy pool; video analysis; fully equipped gym and the work hardening West system.

To ensure that the patient is able to return SAFELY to work following an injury, particularly if their work is of a physical nature, it is important that the patient under-go a work hardening process. The patient's physical fitness to return to a particular occupation should be determined and improved as much as possible before recommencement of that occupation.
The lack of this fitness is often the cause of re-injury.

The Work Hardening Program is structured to include exercises and activities which work all the major muscle groups (lower limbs, pelvic and back, arms and upper body) and cardiovascular system. The Program utilises the West (Work Evaluation Systems Technology) system for both assessment and simulation of workplace tasks.

This is a 6-week program consisting of:

• 1 pre-participation assessment.
  
• 21 specific, concentrated 1 hour exercise and training sessions.
  
• 1 back care session - education, lumbar protection, correct lifting techniques.
  
• 18 aquatic physiotherapy session (3 sessions/week).
  
• 1 final assessment with a report to the referring doctor & a copy to the insurance company.

All enquiries can be made on 4625 5447 #1.

This program is providing to be very popular.
Please ring early to make the appropriate bookings on 4625 5447 #1 .