Work Conditioning

Helping injured workers return to their lives sooner.

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’s Work Conditioning Program helps injured workers rebuild the strength, endurance, and functional abilities needed to safely return to their jobs. This structured, goal-oriented program combines therapeutic exercise, job-specific activities, and individualized rehabilitation to address the physical demands of each worker’s role.

Designed for individuals recovering from work-related injuries, Gaylord’s program helps improve function, restore confidence, and reduce the risk of re-injury while supporting a successful return to work.

Physical therapy 3-4 hours per day, 3 days a week
Short and long-term goals that are specific to job tasks
A therapy team that includes a conditioning specialist and physical therapist
Treatment oversight that includes a physiatrist, care manager and physical therapy team
Ability to follow or work in tandem with traditional rehab
A weekly appointment for the injured worker with the primary Physical Therapist to review the program
Weekly Workers' Comp care manager updates to the carrier
Next step physical therapy goals, if needed