Kinesiology & Rehabilitation

What do Kinesiologists do?

The following is a brief overview of some of the areas in which the Registered Kinesiologists at OHP are qualified and experienced in. To find out more information, call OHP at 250-860-6295, or send us an email at:ohp@ohpkelowna.com

Injury Rehabilitation/ Exercise Therapy

Perform job demands analysis and functional evaluation testing

Design, develop and monitor exercise, rehabilitation and conditioning programs

Rehabilitation program assessment, review and management

Ergonomics/Human Factors

Physical demands analysis

Reduce/eliminate workplace injuries

Designing, analyzing or adapting workplace conditions to reduce risk of injury

Identification and assessment of risk factors

Pre-employment/Post Offer Screening

Worker safety education and injury prevention training

Design workplace specific warm-up and stretch programs

Tool design or modification

Active Health and Fitness

Design and conduct individual health and wellness programs

Teach and organize courses/workshops in health promotion including fitness, nutrition and wellness issues

Rehabilitation equipment and technology

Prescription and assessment for rehabilitation equipment including mobility devices with ergonomic applications

Disability/Case Management

Planning and arranging services to facilitate a return to work/return to activities of normal living

Job Coaching services

Functional Abilities Evaluations/Functional Capacity Evaluations

Attendance/Absence management

Claims management