Central Washington Physical Therapy utilizes a goal oriented Work Hardening Program, and has been recognized by L&I as a preferred provider.  Our program is success driven with the goal of assisting injured workers with a safe transition to the workplace. 

We have an aggressive "results-oriented" program which successfully assists injured workers back into productivity.  Our program helps deal with a worker's physical limitation as well as some of the work related transition fears.

Work Hardening Components	1) Set objective and reasonable goals for clients to reach in a four week program. 2) Performance based testing to determine current functional level. 3) Communicate and coordinate with physician, vocational counselor, claims manager, employer, and the employee. 4) Work simulation activities that are specific to the return to work goal. 5) Education on injury prevention and body mechanics. 6) Strength Training and Aerobic Conditioning.
Work Hardening Goals	1) Enable the injured worker to become employable and an active member of the work force. 2) Improve flexibility, strength, and aerobic conditioning levels. 3) Improved functional abilities related to the “return to work” goal. 4) Educate client in safety and pacing with work simulated activities. 5) Provide client with a positive outlook when returning to the work force.
Program Benefits	1) State Certified 2) Results Oriented 3) Safe Work Transition 4) Job Specific 5) Functional Testing 6) Work Simulation 7) Mobility Strengthening 8) Aerobic Conditioning 9) Prevention Education 10 Return to Work