Work Conditioning
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Definition[edit | edit source]
Work conditioning is a program that is designed with the emphasis on the physical conditioning which includes strengthening, endurance, flexibility, motor control and cardiovascular function[1].
Work conditioning is most often associated with injured workers and preparing them to return to their work duties. The injured worker has a physically demanding job and due to the time from the injury, the injured worked has become "deconditioned". The goal is to improve not only physical functionals and capabilities, but also psychological beliefs.
This is not to be confused with work hardening. Work hardening is a program that has the participant perform vocation specific activities and will have a longer duration.
Program Design[edit | edit source]
A work conditioning session will last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours and be performed 3 to 5 days a week. The program is usually 2-4 weeks.
The program will consist of cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength activities along with work simulation type activities.
Work simulation activities can include:
- Lifting (floor to waist, floor to overhead, waist to overhead, etc)
- Carrying
- Pushing/Pulling
- Fine motor manipulation
- Climbing
- Circuit training
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- ↑ Schaafsma F, Schonstein E, Whelan KM, Ulvestad E, Kenny DT, Verbeek JH. Physical conditioning programs for improving work outcomes in workers with back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001822. https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/66581689/Physical_conditioning_programs_for_impro20210423-26974-y9hdbh-with-cover-page-v2.pdf?Expires=1654794870&Signature=Hk0QwNZy9Hu065rjV79dqGC7~t5ZepDPdqeXrd8do1nuVK9Gdqk9E0YJ7c1wI7S9noSzfJ8hDzfxa9SwcT7p86X-u-hLwkROTY1Nihbqphb2cgVYNM0eanKaki0ymCoY94tZuTbcFVPe8tdcP9JW4pbxMov3G5C2JLZBKZJboKyh5N-BUzg4r1Op9hYG17mpZwiPMDmWl5I~AR1P~99nq-f6lTuFxIqPIfqxD2twQ-UPLKijR7lsuJmbR1RryuTNHSAWOcC1pn8KlNqs9m3EjUuUcQ0q54mHwhtBTN-KJpYFRF1wFbkkbIG4885KPFo761dT1HAAaPLLfXeJmvmToQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA
