Our occupational therapy staff specializes in creating new, innovative ways to treat these types of conditions. The treatment programs we develop combine therapies, exercises and education to help people enhance their physical functioning, as well as decrease any strain or stress that everyday tasks place upon them. RIC's Occupational Injury Prevention Services are designed to reduce the incidence of workplace injury and promote employee wellness. Educational Programs These programs provide an overview of healthy work habits. Repetitive strain injuries and prevention strategies are explained in detail.
Additional topics covered include posture guidelines, workstation design and task-related stretches.
All programs are conducted by a certified occupational therapist. A therapist will visit the worksite and identify health risks associated with particular job tasks. He or she will produce a detailed report which analyzes the risk factors and provides cost-effective recommendations for correcting them. Ergonomic Consulting Clinicians analyze the workplace environment and job demands, and create a customized ergonomic program for preventing injury. The program includes employee training at their work stations to ensure full understanding of injury prevention techniques.