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STAR recognizes the special rehabilitation needs of the injured worker. Our focus is on functional capacity to return the patient to work at the highest level of function. We also offer employers our expertise in prevention of injury/illness and evaluation of return-to-work potential.
 Industrial Education
On-site programs are available to improve the employee's awareness of hazardous working postures, symptom control, and injury prevention. Techniques include:
- "Back to Basics", an educational program to prevent back injuries.
- Exercise programs to improve overall fitness and strength, which greatly reduces the risk of injuries.
- Hand function
- Postural tolerances
- Endurance
- Functional range of motion
- Validity testing
- Pain profile
Ergonomic Job Analysis
- We provide an assessment of the critical job demands to determine the worker's ability and time frame to return to work
- Possible interventions to provide safer approaches to the job
- Baseline criteria for the employee evaluations
- Evaluation of reasonable accommodations the employer may provide for the employee to return to full time work
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Specially trained clinicians provide a comprehensive assessment to determine an individual's ability to work at a particular level. An objective, easy to read report includes information regarding the worker's job requirements and functional abilities to determine return - to - work potential.
Post Offer Employee Evaluations
Essential functional testing is performed to determine whether an individual has the physical capability to perform essential job requirements. Test results are compared with the essential functions of the job to prevent job-worker mismatches, thereby preventing injuries. Testing complies with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and includes:
- Lifting analysis/Upper extremity risk factors
- Metabolic demand testing
Work Conditioning
Working conditioning is a transitional program for injured workers who are unable to return to full duty employment following an injury, which can be coordinated with light duty work. Treatment goals include:
- Restoration of function to facilitate full return-to-work
- Increased strength, range of motion, endurance, improved posture and work tolerance
- Safety and education to reduce the risk of re-injury
FCE's Available at: Ashland City, Bellevue, Bolivar, Charlestown (IN) , Clarksville (IN), Clarksville (TN), Columbia, Dickson, Dyersburg, East Nashville, Fern Creek , Franklin, Gallatin, Germantown, Goodlettsville, Henderson, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Jackson, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Lenoir City, Lexington, Manchester, McMinnville, Middleton, Mt. Juliet, Mt. Juliet South, Mt. Pleasant, Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro South, Nolensville, Parsons, Portland, Selmer, Smyrna, South Nashville, Springfield, Tullahoma, Union City, White Bridge Road, White House
Work Conditioning Available at: ALL LOCATIONS
All locations: Antioch, Ashland City, Bellevue, Bolivar, Brentwood, Charlestown, Clarksville, IN, Clarksville, TN, Clarksville-Sango, TN, Columbia, Columbia North, Cookeville, Cool Springs, Dickson, Dyersburg, East Nashville, Fairview, Fern Creek, KY, Franklin, Gallatin, Germantown, Goodlettsville, Grassland, Green Hills, Henderson, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Jackson, Kingston, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Lenoir City, Lexington, Manchester, McMinnville, Middleton, Mt. Juliet, Mt. Juliet South , Mt. Pleasant, Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro South, Nashville/Patterson, New Albany, Nolensville, Pleasant View, Portland, Selmer, Smyrna, South Nashville, Spring Hill, Springfield, Tullahoma, Union City, White Bridge, White House |
