Employees who experience lost-time, limited duty, or symptoms in response to job tasks may benefit from work hardening physical therapy services. Rendered in various phases of the injury healing process, physical therapy helps the injured employee return to safe and productive work.
The purpose of Work Conditioning and Work Hardening, as well as a combination of the two, is to help progress an injured employee’s tolerance of job or occupation-specific physical stresses. Treatment should emphasize restoration of work-related function and reconditioning.
Work Conditioning Program
An intensive work-related, goal-oriented conditioning program designed to enable the employee to return to work. The program may include:
- Multi-hour sessions up to 4 hours/day; 5 days/week; for 8 weeks
- Systemic neuromuscular functions (joint integrity and mobility)
- Muscle performance (strength, power, endurance)
- Motor function (motor control and motor learning)
- Range of motion (including muscle length)
- Cardiovascular/pulmonary functions (aerobic capacity/endurance, circulation, and ventilation, and respiration/gas exchange
Work Hardening Program
A highly structured, goal-oriented, individualized intervention program to restore physical, behavioral, and vocational functions to return the injured employee back to work. Program includes:
- Multi-hour sessions up to 8 hours/day; 5 days/week; for 8 weeks
- Multi-disciplinary approach
- Uses real or simulated work activities
Chambersburg Services
142 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA, 17202
Phone: (717) 263‑5147
Fax: (717) 263-3454
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Meet The Team
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Devin Day, DPT
Clinic Director
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Blaire Lauthers, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Jennifer Wickard, PT
Physical Therapist
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Meredith Ankerbrand, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Angie Miller, OTR/L
Director, School-based Program, Multi-Site Clinic Director
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Cheryl Oyler, OTR\L, CHT
Occupational Therapist
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Sonda Snyder, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Brittany Plasterer, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Emily Buhrmann, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Lora Wenger, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Morgan Ward, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Rachel Monheim, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Sharon Thompson, COTA
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Diane Clopper, COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Cher Nuckels, PCC2
Patient Care Coordinator II
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Kari Hopple, PCC 1, PTA
Patient Care Coordinator
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Penny Lehman, PCC 1
Patient Care Coordinator
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Cynthia Rawley, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Jennifer Schorn, PTA
Physical Therapist Aide
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Lily McDowell , PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Peggy Louder
Pediatric Administrator
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Sheri Michalsky
Physical Therapy Aide
A large part of what sets Phoenix apart is our team. We are proud to employ highly trained professionals who are not only skilled at what they do, but are passionate about providing you with individualized care. Our Phoenix team members are what makes achieving quality clinical outcomes possible through expertise and a personal approach.
Welcome to Chambersburg
Welcome! The Phoenix Physical Therapy - Chambersburg team is ready to help patients recover, recharge and rise. We develop a customized therapy plan for each patient to get them back to enjoying their favorite activities. Our experienced team is committed to providing exceptional care in a professional environment. Whether you’re looking to prevent or treat an injury, recover from a recent illness or recuperate from surgery, schedule an appointment with our Chambersburg clinic and take advantage of our Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Occupational Therapy services...
Phoenix Physical Therapy is the reason I am able to use my shoulder again comfortably. The staff is friendly, helpful and committed to your well being. Physical therapy is hard, your weak spots are targeted. They are however there to ensure you will be made wholesome again