Chair Stretching for Rehab

Hold all stretches for 30-60 seconds.

CROSS-ARM STRETCH:
Place your right hand on
knee, and your left hand
right knee. Lean forward
arch your back like a cat.
outward pressure with your
while continuing to hold
You should feel this across
shoulders and back.

ARM ACROSS CHEST:
Place your right hand on
the back of your left elbow.
Push your arm across your
chest, as if you are hugging
yourself with one arm.
You should feel this across
the back of your shoulder.
Perform on both sides.

HANDCUFF:

Sit on the front half of your chair.
Place your hands together, behind
your back. Sit up straight, pull
your shoulders back and push
your chest forwards at the same
time. You should feel this in the
front of your shoulders and in your
chest muscles.

ROTATION:
Slowly twist your body to
one side while keeping your
feet flat on the floor and
your knees forward. You can
use the arms of the chair to
increase the stretch.
Perform on both sides.

HAMSTRING:
Sit on the edge of your chair
and extend your right leg (or
vice versa), with your toes
pointed up. Keep your back
straight and, while maintaining
good posture, push your chest
forward so you feel the stretch
in your hamstrings.

RTW (Return to Work) Programs

Job Demands Analysis/Ergonomic Assesment:

We are equipped to visit the client’s work place to perform a JDA in order to precisely identify the physical demands of an occupation. We can also perform an ergonomic assessment of the work area.

You Can Expect:

• No Wait Lists!
We are equipped to get clients started within 24 - 48hrs of your referral.

• Flexible scheduling, with 6am
to 8pm appointments, we are equipped to deal with any schedule.

• Multiple locations across the lower mainland.

One-to-One Work Conditioning Programs:

At Karp Rehabilitation our work conditioning and work hardening programs are specific to each client’s injuries and occupation. We adjust and personalize each program to best suit the client and his or her job demands. This may involve core stability or pool programs for acute injuries or a conditioning and work simulation program for chronic injuries.

Gradual Return to Work Programs (GRTW):

The most effective way to ensure clients return to their pre-injury job. We teach pain management techniques educating clients on the benefits of stretching breaks, icing, and education on safe lifting techniques. We monitor the GRTW and make amendments as necessary based on the clients’ progress.

Liaise with employer:

We contact employers promptly to confirm Job Duties, Demands, Expectations and Return to Work options. We keep in contact with the employer throughout the GRTW process should anything arise.

Liaise with doctor:

We provide our recommendations to the doctor for approval of RTW plans. Regular updates are provided to each patient’s doctor.

Reporting/Communication:

We provide a detailed functional assessment report to your office in a timely fashion. Clinical records are recorded on a per session basis to monitor the progress and compliance of each client. Updates are provided on a regular basis or with situational changes. A final assessment report is sent to your office at the end of the program.