Addressing the Unique Challenges of Injured Workers

The task of treating work related injuries often comes with unique challenges and requires a coordinated effort from providers to assist workers in their return to work. At Sapphire Physical Therapy we offer a number of services including functional capacity evaluations (FCEs), physical therapy, and work hardening to help.

Physical Therapy Services

At Sapphire Physical Therapy we offer full physical therapy services to treat the injured worker. We have more than 26 years experience treating both traumatic and non-traumatic work-related injuries, including neck and low back pain, overuse injuries, and in post-operative rehabilitation. Our staff understands the importance of effective treatment to expedite a successful return to work.

  • Detailed evaluations to help identify the root of dysfunction 

  • Collaboration with providers and patients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses needs and physical barriers preventing safe & successful return to work

  • Emphasis on active treatments to encourage the patient to become an active participant in their recovery

  • Individualized home exercise programs to empower patients

  • Utilization of our extensive FCE experience to assist with treatment planning and prioritizing essential job tasks for successful return to work.

Work Hardening and Conditioning

In addition to our physical therapy services, we also offer work hardening services to assist patients who have progressed in physical therapy, but need more intensive intervention to successfully return to work. Our expansive gym and equipment allow us to replicate job demands in a repetitive manner.

  • Evaluation to identify physical impairments preventing full work participation

  • Implementation of a program including interventions to address general impairments as well as specific activities designed to simulate essential or challenging work tasks

  • Multiple hour appointments emphasizing strength and endurance to prepare for return to work

Functional Capacity Evaluation

In addition to our full physical therapy services, Sapphire Physical Therapy offers functional capacity evaluations as a useful tool for patients, providers, physical therapists, and payers to assist with rehabilitation and return to work decisions. Sapphire PT has been providing Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) for workers across Montana and the Pacific Northwest for the past twenty years. An FCE is an important tool for providers, adjusters, and patients alike in bringing about case closure and a successful return to the work force. 

  • Multiple hour evaluations conducted over one or two days

  • Evaluation using the Matheson System of FCE testing

  • Objective assessment of overall physical abilities and limitations with emphasis on specific job related physical demands.

Thank you for considering Sapphire Physical Therapy for your work related injury evaluation and physical therapy needs. Please find out more about our work-related physical therapy services here.

Written by Jesse Dupre, PT, DPT

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