Welcome to Back2Work
Back2Work Occupational Therapy
Back2Work is a dynamic, multi-site Occupational Therapy practice based in Tygervalley, Panorama, Paarl and the Breede Valley. We specialize in working with adults with physical or psychiatric conditions that impact their ability to participate in daily life in a way that has meaning and purpose. Occupational Therapists are quality of life and independence experts!
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is a healthcare and rehabilitation profession that helps people of all ages and abilities live independent, productive, and satisfying lives, doing what they want and need to do.
Our Philosophy:
- Providing excellent patient-centred care that empowers people to live their best life despite healthcare challenges.
- To be a place where patients can become whole, physically and emotionally, and become the best version of themselves
We acknowledge the amazing privilege that we have to become a part of the story of our patients’ recovery, and we hope to provide the support and skills that they need to rediscover their own resilience
Functional Capacity Evaluations 2025: We Do FCE's At Various Sites!
An occupational therapy functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive assessment that determines a person’s physical abilities, work tolerances, and functional capabilities.
Purpose: To evaluate a person’s ability to perform job duties safely and effectively and determine their readiness to work
Who performs a FCE?: An occupational therapist
Length: Typically 3-4 hours
What’s included?: For patients with physical conditions – A full body musculoskeletal assessment, standardized tests, exercises, simulated work tasks, and cognitive domains
For people with mental health conditions – A full psychosocial assessment, standardised tests, cognitive and emotional domains, social functioning, communication skills, problem solving, planning, judgement
What’s assessed?: Physical, psychological and social components required to perform job tasks, job demands analysis, job matching
What is a FCE used for?: To determine if a person can return to work, cannot return to work, can return to work with restrictions, or needs accommodations or support in the workplace
Who receives the results?: The referring party, and other parties determined to have a legal right to the information
An FCE can be beneficial for people who are:
Unsure if they are ready to return to work after illness or injury
Applying for disability benefits
Seeking to get involved in volunteer or other productive activity
Wanting to change occupations
Wanting to support employees who are having difficulty due to medical conditions
Our Practice Locations
Panorama
PAIN, 2nd floor, Advanced Panorama Surgical Centre
Hennie Winterbach Street
Tygervalley
Unit 6-8, High Street Shopping Village, Tygervalley
Paarl
PAIN, 211 Main Road Paarl, Lower Ground floor
Worcester
PAIN ,1st Floor, Q Square, 72 High St, Worcester
Our Team at Your Service
The Back2Work Occupational Therapy Team are at your service and ready to provide a wide variety of adult rehabilitation and assessment services.
The team is made up of Occupational Therapists from a variety of backgrounds and specialities including vocational assessment and rehabilitation, pain management, mental health, upper limb injuries, neurological rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, post and long – COVID rehabilitation, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, ergonomic interventions, and much more.
The team is passionate about providing quality care that is efficient and effective and will help you return to the life you want to live. They are ready to provide you with the tools you need to meet your individual rehabilitation goals and get you back to doing what you want and need to do every day.