Supervised Long-Term Exercise Program

The Supervised Long-Term Exercise (SLTE) program is for the injured worker who has completed the appropriate course of physical therapy yet requires a continuing exercise program to either maintain functional status or achieve additional gains.

The SLTE program is a cost-effective alternative for workers comp clients who require ongoing monitoring and supervision yet require only periodic skilled intervention by a physical therapist. San Joaquin’s SLTE program includes the following:

• Initial evaluation by a physical therapist (this step is not necessary if client is a current SJVR patient).
• Development of an exercise program by a physical therapist.
• Ongoing supervision by an exercise physiologist.
• Subjective assessment by the exercise physiologist of the client’s progress at each session.
• Bi-weekly conference by the exercise physiologist and physical therapist to review the client’s program and progress.
• Monthly report (at every other conference) to the physician and case manager.

Prescriptions for the SLTE must be specific as to the frequency and duration. Minimum requirements for participation in the SLTE are two-three visits per week for four weeks.