Community Assessments

Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)

A Physical Demands Analysis  is a systematic procedure to quantify and evaluate the physical and environmental demands of the essential functions of a job. PDA’s play an important role in return to work and can be used reactively for rehabilitation and return to work purposes, and proactively to prevent injury.

This assessor has been trained through the Matheson system for PDA’s.

Ergonomics

Ergonomics applies quantitative ergonomic risk assessment methods to assess the need for change and enable ergonomic risk management. It is proven that ergonomics has resulted in dramatic and quantifiable reductions to the incident rates and lost work days while providing a significant return on investment. The bottom line:  “The easier a job is to do, the more likely it is to see gains in productivity due to greater efficiency.”

Ergonomics Evaluations / Worksite Assessments

Ergonomic evaluations identify and report any risk factors that the employee may encounter at their workstation. By identifying these risks for injury and physical stressors, this therapist provides recommendations for modified design and practice.  A detailed report with photographs and recommendations is provided.

Computer Ergonomics Training

Training sessions can be done over a lunch period or in small groups.  This includes a review of the human body, general ergonomic principles, common musculoskeletal disorders, proper postures and review proper workstation set up.

Personal Care Assessments

This involves looking at a client’s ability to complete their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.  An interview and functional assessment is completed with recommendations aimed at improving independent, safety and function in daily activity.

Permanent Impairment

An assessment is done on a client for scarring and range of motion for permanent impairment purposes.