Physical work reconditioning is a general or work specific exercise program improving the person’s strength, endurance, posture and functional abilities preparing the return to a specific job.

The program duration is 2 to 3 days/week for 2 -8 weeks and is based on 4 hour sessions.

The components include:

• cardiac endurance exercises
• range of motion/stretching
• Strengthening
• Material handling tasks as lifting and carrying boxes
• Non material handling movement like step climbing and crawling

Preparation: Day of evaluation will be 1 hour session Wear lose fitted clothing with athletic shoes take medications as prescribed recommended to bring water, snacks as needed