Industrial Medicine

When dealing with workers’ compensation patients, the Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Therapy department’s primary goal is to return employees to productive roles as quickly as possible. The therapy department utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach incorporating strong communication between  employer, workers' compensation case manager, physician and therapist.

Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)


A Functional Capacity Evaluation is a standardized assessment that determines an individual's true, safe physical capabilities and work-related tasks. An FCE is performed one-on-one between evaluator and client for one or two days for several hours of intense evaluation. We utilize the research based,  industry recognized WorkWell System for performing FCEs. This system allows for one and two day evaluations based on the extent of the information required.

WorkHealth Services from Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital center around returning employees to productive roles as quickly as possible. WorkHealth utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach incorporating strong communications between employer, workers' compensation case manager, physician and therapist.

Work Conditioning


Work Conditioning is a structured, individualized, work oriented program designed to restore strength, endurance, movement and flexibility. The objective of this program is to restore function to enable a safe return to work through a goal oriented, job specific program. Appointments are recommended at 2-4 hours per day and 3-5 days per week.

For more information on Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital's Industrial Medicine Services, call 402.609.1750 or email ptot@nohmail.com.