Physical Therapy for Workers’ Compensation
Work STronger, Work Safer.
Why Choose Cardinal Physical Therapy for Siouxland work comp?
Our goal is to progress each patient to Return To Work status or reach Maximum Medical Improvement. We provide a full-range of services including Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs).
In all Work Comp cases, we communicate directly with employers, case managers, adjusters and physicians. We offer both in-clinic and on-site services in the Siouxland area serving South Sioux City, North Sioux City, Sioux City and Northeast Nebraska.
Our bilingual provider offers services in both Spanish and English.
Our services
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Work Injury Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation for acute and post-operative work-injured employees expedites healing. Treatments focus on the goal of return to work with efficient communication of progress to all invested parties.
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Work Conditioning
A comprehensive program for reconditioning for injured workers who have successfully rehabilitated their injuries but are out of condition to meet the job demands their position requires, done daily for 2- 4 hours and 3 to 5 times a week.
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Functional Capacity Evaluation
Also known as an FCE, this set of tests measures physical strength, functional capabilities, activity endurance, and work tolerances.
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Fit For Duty
After a serious illness or injury, an employee is examined to determine their readiness to return to work.
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Early Intervention
This first-aid technique helps address fatigue and discomfort before becomes a more serious issue.
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POET
Post Offer Employment Test: Ensures employee is physically matched to the job they will perform.
The Cardinal Physical Therapy Advantage
Immediate Access
Schedule an initial appointment in 48 or less to patients in the Siouxland area. We prioritize ease of scheduling and providing care quickly to injured workers.
COst Savings
A recent study showed injured worker’s who receive early physical therapy when suffering from back pain have better outcomes than those that wait. This cost-saving alone averaged $2,736 per patient.
Work rehabilitation
Worker’s Compensation services are provided by a specialized clinician with nearly a decade of Work Comp Physical Therapy experience.