Be well.  21st Century Rehab, PC Launches Corporate Wellness Program

(October 2007) –Many businesses and organizations have recognized the value of healthy employees.  At least 25% of a company’s healthcare costs are attributed to modifiable health risks such as employee’s poor diet and lack of exercise.  Studies have shown for every $1 the average company spends on worksite wellness programs, it receives an average net benefit of $3.40 to $7.88.

Companies that have a worksite wellness program can expect reductions in healthcare costs; will have a reduction in short term sick leave; and experience increased productivity.  Employees will reduce their risk of premature death, reduce their risk of disease, reduce or control blood pressure and cholesterol levels and reduce or maintain body weight and/or fat. The Employee will build and maintain healthy muscles, bones and joints which will in turn enhance their work, recreation, and sport performance.  By reducing depression and anxiety, the employee will improve their psychological well being. 

Last year 21st Century Rehab partnered up with Lighten Up Iowa to springboard their corporate wellness program.  This year we are celebrating our first annual Employee Wellness Day to encourage our employees to Be well.  If you are interested in finding out more about our program or would like information about how we can help you or your organization Be well.  Please click here to email us your contact information or call us at 1-877-21REHAB.

Nevada Physical Therapist, Steve Cassabaum, Receives 2007 Outstanding Alumni Award from Washington University

September 27, 2007 – Nevada physical therapist, Steve Cassabaum, MSPT was awarded the 2007 Outstanding Alumni Award from Washington University’s Program in Physical Therapy on September 15, 2007.  This award is given to former graduates of the program.

Steve graduated from Washington University in 1989 with a Masters of Physical Therapy and is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy curriculum and will graduate in 2008.  Cited at the award presentation were Steve’s extensive community and church involvement as well as his commitment to the profession of physical therapy by promoting the DPT status for all physical therapists.  Steve’s commitment includes paying for all his physical therapy staff to receive their Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degrees.  21st Century Rehab’s physical therapy staff are also 100% members of the APTA – American Physical Therapy Association.

Seven Physical Therapists Enrolled
in Post-DPT Program at Washington University in St. Louis

September 2007 - 21st Century Rehab is committed to physical therapists and their profession. All physical therapists at 21st Century Rehab have access to obtaining their Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree. Currently, the physical therapists enrolled in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Washington University are Steve Cassabaum, Steve Olsen, Tracy Porter, Matt DeWall, Marc Vander Velden and Kevin Bultena.

Steve Cassabaum, M.S.P.T., is the president of 21st Century Rehab and provides physical therapy services at the Nevada location. Steve is currently enrolled in Dynamics of the Health Care System. Last semester Steve took the course on Muscle Structure, Function and Mutability.

Tracy Porter, M.S.P.T., provides physical therapy services to the Madrid site and is currently enrolled in Screening and Management of General Medical Conditions. Last semester Tracy took the course on Lower Quarter Evaluation and Treatment.

Matt DeWall, M.S.P.T., C.S.C.S., provides physical therapy services at 21st Century Rehab’s Indianola location. Last semester Matt took the Lower Quarter Movement Impairments course through Washington University. He is currently enrolled in Dynamics in the Health Care System.

Kevin Bultena, M.S.P.T., provides physical therapy services at the Webster City location. Last semester Kevin was enrolled in Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Lower Quarter and is currently taking the Dynamics in the Health Care System course.

Marc Vander Velden, M.S.P.T., C.S.C.S., provides physical therapy services at 21st Century Rehab’s Grimes location and is currently enrolled in Issues in Screening and Management of General Medical Conditions. Last semester Marc took Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions.

Steve Olsen, M.S.P.T., C.S.C.S., provides physical therapy services at the Altoona clinic and is currently enrolled in Screening and Management of General Medical Conditions. Last semester Steve took the course on Diagnosis and Management of Lower Quarter Movement Impairments.

Jason Horras, Vice President for 21st Century Rehab, PC named to Iowa Illinois Safety Council Board of Directors

April 2007 - Jason Horras, MPT is named to Iowa-Illinois Safety Council Board of Directors for 2007-2008.  Jason is the Vice President for 21st Century Rehab, PC and is certified in Isernhagen Work Systems’ Work Injury Management Programs, is a certified occupational hearing conservationist and is also certified in DOT drug collection and testing. 

The Iowa Illinois Safety Council is a not-for-profit organization supported by its 1200 members that provides a wide variety of safety information, seminars, and services to members in an effort to reduce accidents or injuries and the extraordinary costs associated with them. IISC is here to help business and industry with their safety, health, and environmental programs; for both on the job and off the job. IISC is one of the few resource organizations that will help you comply with the law and guidelines and keep you up to speed on new and changing regulations.

21st Century Rehab recently joined the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council in a united effort to reduce injuries and illnesses that cost employers millions of dollars in lost time and benefits each year.

21st Century Rehab, an Iowa-based company, offers comprehensive and customized occupational medicine and rehabilitation services aimed to save companies time, injuries and money.  We tailor our Occupational Health Services to each client company’s needs and regulatory constraints. Through our specialized programs and services, work-related injuries can be reduced and their financial impact lessoned.

At 21st Century Rehab, an experienced, professional team of licensed physical and occupational therapists work together to develop a rehab program based on an analysis of the worker’s job and injury.  Utilizing the Isernhagen Work System (IWS) program, 21st Century Rehab is able to deliver injury prevention, workers compensation management and early intervention stay-at-work/return-to-work programs that help employers retain a competitive edge.  21st Century Rehab uses a proactive approach with focus on great communication and customer service and currently provides these injury prevention tools to many businesses.

21st Century Rehab is fully equipped to handle all types of industrial injuries and is the one-stop solution for the following rehab services:

  • Functional Capacity Evaluations: This comprehensive, work-related test assesses an individual’s physical ability to do a specific job or activity and aids in developing safe return-to-work program
  • Functional Job Analysis: After an assessment of work, worker, and the work site, employers are provided with guidelines for safety and recommendations on new work area designs and adaptive equipment, as well as design and validation of job descriptions.
  • Pre-work Screening: ADA compliant screening insures a match between the worker and work.  It provides specific correlations between job demands and an applicant’s physical abilities.
  • Ergonomic Training: Employers are given direction on establishing an ergonomics team or program.  Recommendations for making the work environment safer and the work more productive are provided.  Assessment of worker’s abilities with special attention to anthropometrics.
  • Injury Preventative Education: Safety education programs empower employees to understand and solve problems.  Educational presentation topics include: work site stretching, back safety, and cumulative trauma prevention.  Programs can be customized for the intended audience.
  • Substance Abuse Drug Tests and Audiometric Hearing Tests

Steve Cassabaum and Jason Horras Spoke at American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 22nd Annual Conference

June 27, 2007 – Steve Cassabaum, MSPT and Jason Horras, MPT, of 21st Century Rehab, P.C. spoke at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 22nd Annual National Conference at the Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome, June 20-24, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Cassabaum and Horras spoke to an audience of nurse practitioners about Sports Medicine Injuries and Diagnosis. The workshop focused on helping nurse practitioners learn to evaluate and assess common sports injuries from head to toe. Each participant was also trained to learn specific tests for each joint and body area.

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