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Injury Management ServicesOffered Exclusively at Elite Physical Therapy Alexandria location.

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Founded in 2004, Injury Management Services works with employers to provide a variety of occupational health and industrial services Injury Management Services has joined forces with Elite Physical Therapy, and is now offered exclusively at the Elite Physical Therapy Alexandria location.

Injury Management Services provides the following:

Post offer/Pre-employment Testing

Injury Management Services post-offer/pre-employment testing is designed to assess candidates' skills, abilities, and suitability for specific roles within an organization. Investing in post-offer/pre-employment testing can significantly enhance your hiring success rate by disqualifying applicants that simply cannot perform or are unsafe performing the essential functions of the job and subsequently can reduce the downstream costs associated with workers compensation injuries and claims.

Fit For Duty Testing

Our Fit for Duty Testing services are designed to assess employees’ physical and mental capabilities to perform their job tasks safely and effectively. Typically Fit for Duty tests are performed on an employee that has been out of work for a period of time or has had an injury not related to their work and testing is conducted to ensure that they can safely perform the essential functions of their job when they do return.

Functional Job Descriptions

A functional job description documents the activities and physical functional demands of a specific job. Injury Management Services specializes in creating comprehensive and accurate job descriptions that truly reflect the essential functions and requirements of each role within your organization. Our Functional Job Descriptions provide a clear understanding of the job responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for prospective candidates and current employees.

Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)

A functional capacity evaluation, or FCE, is performed to determine if an individual is capable of returning to work safely and efficiently after an injury or illness. FCEs assist employers, physicians, insurance companies, attorneys, case managers and vocational consultants in determining safe, functional levels for an individual to either return to work or to establish functional ability.

Job Site Evaluations - Job Site Analysis

Injury Management Services specializes in conducting thorough assessments of job sites to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Our Job Site Evaluations provide valuable insights and recommendations to optimize work environments, minimize risks, and enhance productivity.

Work Conditioning

Injury Mangement Services offers comprehensive and specialized work conditioning services designed to help individuals regain strength, endurance, and function necessary to return to work following an injury or prolonged absence. Our Work Conditioning program is designed to empower individuals to regain their physical abilities, confidence, and independence in the workplace. Whether recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition, our program focuses on optimizing functional capacity and promoting a successful return to work.

Bruce O'Dell

Bruce O'Dell
MOT, CEP, CFCE

Bruce O’Dell is the founder of the Injury Management Services product line. Bruce is highly trained in the industrial and work-related applications of the occupational therapy field. In addition he provides treatment of the elbow, wrist and hand.

Bruce lives in the Alexandria area with his wife, Lee, and has 3 grown children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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