Region · Lumbar & cervical
Back & neck
Lifting strains, disc injuries, sciatica and neck pain.
- Typical job
- Mail handler, warehouse
- Targets
- Floor-to-waist lifting
Return-to-work physical therapy · Wilmington, DE
Hurt on duty.
Hurt on duty.
Built back
for duty.
OWCP Wellness rehabilitates injured federal employees and trains them for the real physical demands of their jobs. Treatment, work conditioning and documentation in one clinic.
Services
Treatment spec sheet
Each service lists what it treats, who it's for and what it targets on the job.
Region · Shoulder
Shoulder & arm
Rotator cuff strain, impingement, overuse injuries.
- Typical job
- Sorting, overhead loading
- Targets
- Overhead reach, carry
Region · Knee & ankle
Lower body
Sprains, meniscus injuries, post-surgical rehab.
- Typical job
- Letter carrier, routes
- Targets
- Walking, stairs, curbs
Region · Hand & wrist
Repetitive strain
Tendon irritation and nerve symptoms from repeated tasks.
- Typical job
- Scanning, keying, clerks
- Targets
- Grip, fine motor endurance
Program · Conditioning
Work conditioning
Graded strength and endurance toward your job's demand level.
- For
- Late-stage recovery
- Targets
- Full duty capacity
Program · Balance
Fall recovery
Balance, gait and confidence after slips and trips.
- For
- After a fall on the job
- Targets
- Uneven ground, steps
Scroll · frame by frame
Floor-to-waist lift, joint by joint
This is the lift we retrain most. Hips and knees do the work, the spine stays neutral and the load stays close.
| Knee flexion | 0° |
| Hip flexion | 0° |
| Trunk lean | 0° |
| Spine | Neutral |
| Load | 20 lb · Light |
Set feet
FRAME 001 / 150
Program structure
From injury to full duty
An example of how phases overlap across a 12-week plan. Your plan is set after your evaluation and adjusted as you progress.
W1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9W10W11W12
Evaluate
Pain & motion
Strength
Work conditioning
Return to duty
Example only. Physical therapy under FECA is typically authorized for the first 120 days from the injury date.
Paperwork
Bring this to visit one
Check items off as you gather them. Nothing here is sent anywhere.
0 of 5 ready
4 HRS
Agencies should complete a requested CA-16 within four hours whenever possible.
1 WEEK
A CA-16 generally isn't issued once more than a week has passed since the injury.
120 DAYS
Typical initial physical therapy authorization window from date of injury.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OWCP guidance
Intake
Wilmington, DE 19803-3642
Start your return-to-work plan
Tell us about your injury and your job. We'll call to confirm your claim details and book your evaluation.
(516) 497-9736
1521 Concord Pike, Suite 200Wilmington, DE 19803-3642
FAQ
Before you call
Is physical therapy covered with a CA-16?
DOL guidance says physical therapy related to the work injury doesn't need separate authorization when a CA-16 is issued. We verify before your first visit.
Can you train me for light duty first?
Yes. We can work toward the restrictions on your duty status paperwork, then progress toward full duty as your physician clears you.
Are you part of the Department of Labor?
No. OWCP Wellness LLC is a private practice and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Labor.