THE AAPP APPROACH IS GLOBAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY, AND HAS BEEN PROVEN TO BE EFFECTIVE
Our Occupational Therapists and kinesiologists work together to maximize the physical and cognitive abilities of the worker and develop solutions to facilitate a fast, yet supervised, work reintegration.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- PROMOTE JOB MAINTENANCE OR RETURN-TO-WORK OF A WORKER WHO HAD AN ACCIDENT, INJURY, OR DISEASE WHICH HAS HAD PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
- HELP THE EMPLOYEE TO DEVELOP OR ADAPT WORKING CAPABILITIES
- SUPPORT THE WORKER AND GUIDE THEIR RETURN TO WORK
- AVOID CHRONICITY AND CONTROL KINESIOPHOBIA (FEAR OF AGGRAVATING ONE’S STATE THROUGH MOVEMENT)
THE BENEFITS
FOR THE WORKER
- RAPID RETURN TO AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
- BETTER MANAGEMENT OF PAIN, STRESS, AND HEALTHY LIFE HABITS
- REDUCTION OF RISK OF RELAPSE
FOR THE EMPLOYER OR BUSINESS
- DECREASED DIRECT AND INDIRECT DISABILITY COSTS
- MAINTAINING KEY RESOURCES
“The Mental Health Commission of Canada states that, during a regular work week, 500 000 Canadians absent themselves from work due to mental health issues.”