A Safe and Speedy Return to Work
When occupational injuries require surgery or extended time off work, Centegra's Back-to-Work programs are key to recovery. These programs help employees rebuild their strength and abilities for a safe and speedy return to work. Our team consists of qualified specialists including occupational and physical therapists who work hand-in-hand with each employee's case manager and physician.
Program Benefits
- Encourage faster recovery
- Decrease employees' time off work
- Limit physical and compensation costs
- Promote safer, quicker return to work
Program Types
Work Conditioning
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Flexibility
- Muscular strength
- Prescription required
Work Hardening
- More challenging than Work Conditioning
- Job-specific competencies for employees who need more intensive therapy
- Real or simulated work activities help restore physical, behavioral and vocational functions
- Focus on improving physical tolerance and productivity
- Prescription required
Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Follow the WorkWell Systems
- Comprehensive evaluation of a client's safe, maximum work capacity
- Prescription required
Back Screens
Used to identify employees who cannot perform a job due to:
- Lack of strength
- Lack of flexibility
- Poor conditioning
Work Simulations
- BTE computerized work simulation
- Manual systems for lifting, pulling and carrying
- Driving chair simulator
- Shoveling bin
- Custom work situations can be created
Aquatic Therapy
Worksite Services and Programs
Ergonomic Consultations
- Assessment of your workplace
- Suggestions to improve the fit between your employees, their work tasks and workstations
- Advice about safe work techniques
- Evaluation of tools and equipment
- Identification of workstation equipment modifications
- Optimal sequencing of job tasks where appropriate
Evaluations
Educational Programs
- Back safety training
- Stress management
- Educational topics specific to your needs
For more information about Centegra's Back-to-Work program or any of our Corporate Health Services, contact Denise Brausen at
(815) 788.5864 or dbrausen@centegra.com.
Back To Work
Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center - Crystal Lake
200 E. Congress Pkwy.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014