Workers Compensation Program: Return To Work, Return To Fitness

Through our long established practice in Santa Barbara, Dallmeyer & Thomas is uniquely positioned to administer to the specialized requirements of the injured worker, their employer and referring physician. Our caring bilingual staff is focused on a quick return to work and an increased level of fitness that will prevent future injuries and contribute to the patient's sense of well being. The Dallmeyer & Thomas rehabilitation program is modeled on that of elite athletes with emphasis on aggressive fitness strengthening.

• Work injury evaluation and communication with doctors and employers
• Team approach : RPT, chiropractic, exercise, physiology, MedX, Hanoun, massage, modalities
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treatment is a specialty of care for the work community.
(See CTS section)
• Pain Relief through soft tissue techniques
• Restoration of flexibility, range of motion, strength and function for prevention of further injury
• Strength assessment and fitness testing
• Functional capacity testing is available, using the Jackson Strength Evaluation System and is consistent with the Americans With Disabilities Act
• Work hardening program is designed for job specific activities
• Chiropractic treatments
• Home program with videotape and booklet
• Saturday and evening appointments
• Back School at the job site or our office
• Strengthening for lumbar problems via Medx and neck injuries with Hanoun Multi-Cervical
• Ergonomic evaluation of job sites or work stations
• Bi-weekly physical therapy conferences