Getting an injured worker back to productive employment is the end goal of every workers' compensation case. But "return to work" does not mean "return to full duty the day the doctor says you're at MMI." A structured return-to-work program transitions the worker gradually, with medically appropriate restrictions that protect against re-injury while restoring functional capacity over time.
Dr. Vally evaluates current physical capacity through clinical examination and, when indicated, a formal Functional Capacity Evaluation. Objective measurements establish where the worker is today.
We review the physical demands of the worker's specific job: lifting requirements, positional tolerances, repetitive motions, and environmental exposures. Restrictions are written to match the actual job, not generic categories.
Work restrictions start conservative and progress as the worker demonstrates increased capacity. Modified duty or light duty transitions are documented with specific physical parameters that the employer can implement.
Dr. Vally evaluates progress at regular intervals, adjusts restrictions based on functional improvement, continues interventional treatment as needed, and documents everything for the workers' comp record.
For employers: Structured return-to-work programs reduce claim duration, lower total claim costs, and improve employee retention. VMG works directly with employers and safety coordinators to develop modified duty assignments that match the worker's current capacity while they continue to recover. Call (808) 935-6353 to discuss your program.
VMG builds structured return-to-work programs that protect workers from re-injury while getting them back to productive employment. Available at all four Hawaii locations.
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