The Institute for Occupational Rehabilitation specializes in rehabilitation for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries, which limit their ability to fully perform their jobs. Services include evaluation, work conditioning, body mechanics training, job analysis and injury prevention. Extensive work site simulation facilities include the Twin Cities Railroad Simulation Center. Our team includes experienced physical and occupational therapists. Patient referrals are coordinated with all who work with the client, including:

• Referring physicians 
• Occupational health nurses or nurse case managers 
• Vocational counselors 
• Claims representatives 
• Employer representatives

Regain Functional Ability
The program is based on evaluation of medical status, functional abilities and return-to-work goals. Our medical team includes physical and occupational therapists who understand workers' unique requirements. Clients participate in job-specific body mechanics training and perform activities to improve endurance, muscle strength, mobility and general physical condition.

Clients learn to apply techniques that simulate anticipated job duties. Doing so helps to reduce the risk of re-injury following return-to-work and during daily activities.

Twin Cities Railroad Simulation Center
The Twin Cities Railroad Simulation Center was developed at the request of the railroad industry. As the only facility in Minnesota specifically designed for the railroad industry, the Center provides a unique environment for evaluation and treatment of injured railroad workers. The goal is to help injured railroad workers return to productive employment in a safe, timely and medically appropriate manner.

At the Center, actual railroad equipment, located in an outdoor setting, provides work simulation for many of the tasks of railroad employees. Clients progress from simple tasks to complex before advancing to actual work activities. The outdoor facility is equipped with railroad tracks, switches, ladders, brakes, hoses and cars. This realistic setting allows clients to perform job-related duties under the supervision of staff who are familiar with their work-related tasks.

Contact Us
For information on the Institute for Occupational Rehabilitation's services,
call: 612-331-5080.

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