Work conditioning is an intensive, goal-oriented treatment program specifically designed to restore an individual's range of motion, strength, endurance, flexibility, motor control and cardiopulmonary functions. The objective of such a program is to re-establish the client's physical capacity and function so that he/she can attempt to return to work.

The various components of Work Conditioning are:

• Condition-Specific Exercises
• Aerobic Conditioning
• Education
• Strengthening and endurance exercises 

Work conditioning could involve a multi-disciplinary approach (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, kinesiology). Work conditioning programs are usually of multi-week duration, requiring daily attendance, progressing to multi-hour sessions.