“The staff here is outstanding. I feel like I have regained the ability to do the activities I did before my injury and I can continue to exercise on my own to continue to build more strength.”
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Clinic Closures
Closure Updates Status: Clinic Closed - 12/23/2022 Due to inclement weather the clinic will be…
September is Pain Awareness Month
September is Pain Awareness Month-helping to raise public awareness around pain, pain management, and the…
Non-Opioid Pain Management Solutions
According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), “millions of prescriptions are written every year…
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when you have an acute or sudden injury that…
Managing Mental Health After a Work Injury
Here at Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) we are experts at helping you manage mental…
Learn More About Pain Management at NWRTW
We encourage you to learn more about pain management at NWRTW. The goal of the…
How Job Simulation Helps Injured Workers Return to Work
After an injury, therapy and rehabilitation are often prescribed as the first line of recovery.…
Northwest Return to Work Renews CARF® Accreditation
Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) earned a three-year CARF® accreditation in 2020, which was recently…
Work Hardening Helps You Return to Work
Some injured workers can return to work with minimal medical care, or their rehabilitation can…
Who Is Northwest Return to Work?
Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) opened in Lynnwood, Washington in June 2007, conveniently located just…
Apprenticeship Training Relates to Safer Workplaces and Fewer Injuries
According to a recent report by a first-of-its-kind study by the Washington State Department of…
Wildfire Smoke Rules Would Protect Workers
Wildfires in Washington and the Pacific Northwest have become more severe and more frequent, and…
Occupational Therapy Can Speed Recovery of Severely Injured Workers
Occupational therapy can speed recovery for injured workers. Occupational therapy is a medical practice that…
A Work Injury Can Be a Life Changing Event
Getting injured or severely ill on the job may be a life changing event. Whether…
June is National Safety Month
Observing National Safety Month is about working together to highlight leading causes of preventable injury…
Safety and Health at Work
Safety and Health at work are very important to us at NWRTW. April 28th was…
Brain Injury Treatment at NWRTW
At Northwest Return to Work, (NWRTW) person-centered care is at the center of our Brain…
Services at NWRTW
At Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) we believe occupational roles are essential to a productive…
Brain Injury Awareness Week
Brain Injury Awareness Week is from May 11 to May 17, and aims to raise…
April is Occupational Therapy Month
Every April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month to honor this vital profession and the meaningful…
Mental Health After a Work Injury
Are you experiencing emotional, mental, or psychological issues because of an injury that occurred at…
What Is Vocational Training?
Vocational Training is a program for injured workers who have not yet returned to work.…
L&I Works with Multiple Disciplines to Develop Work Injury Guidelines
Collaborating with professionals in multiple disciplines relevant to the work injury industry, Labor and Industries…
Making a Referral at NWRTW
Referrals from physicians, case managers, vocational counselors, attorneys, and other insurance professionals are the cornerstone…
Chiropractic Care at NWRTW
Chiropractic care at NWRTW is a proven safe and effective form of treatment shown to…
Injured Workers Need Rehabilitation to Get Back to Work
Getting injured on the job can be a life-changing event. Whether it’s a spinal cord…
Occupational Therapy Helps People Get Back to Work
Occupations are the activities that people do every day to give their life meaning and…
Occupational Therapy and Work Injury Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy and work injury rehabilitation have a long history. The origins of occupational therapy…
What Is Industrial Work Injury Rehabilitation Therapy?
Industrial work injury rehabilitation therapy (IWIRT) is a type of therapy that is designed to…
Non-Opioid Chronic Pain Management
Non-opioid chronic pain management is a type of treatment that is designed to help individuals…
Pain Management at NWRTW
We take Pain Management seriously at Northwest Return To Work (NWRTW). The Structured Intensive Multidisciplinary…
Dr. Marissa Boyd Joins NWRTW
Dr. Marissa Boyd is a Naturopathic Physician who specializes in physical medicine modalities, functional medicine,…
Meet Ankita Rana a Physical Therapist at NWRTW
What does Ankita Rana, DPT, the Physical Therapist for the occupational rehabilitation program (ORP) at…
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
Erin Reiff, DPT started at Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) as a Physical Therapist for…
Occupational Medicine at NWRTW
Northwest Return to Work welcomed Dr. Gabrielle Morris, M.D., M.P.H., in February of this year…
A Work Injury Can Affect You Physically and Emotionally
Most people who have experienced an injury that took them away from work would agree…
How to Cope and Move Forward: Injury Treatment at NWRTW
If you have suffered an injury at work and are struggling to cope with all…
What is an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists are keystone providers who teach clients how to integrate their skills and strengths…
The Virage Driver Simulator is Great for Rehabilitation
At Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW), we treat injured workers whose lives have been significantly impacted…
Responding to Tenets of Person-Centered Care in Neurorehabilitation
Responding to tenets of person-centered care in neurorehabilitation: A reflection on recent evidence. By Dr.…
Attention Occupational and Physical Therapists! Help spread the word about Workers’ Compensation coverage for COVID!
Your help is needed to spread the word about coverage and care options for COVID…
Open For Regular Hours
NWRTW will be open for regular hours this week! Thank you to everyone who has…
Vocational Counselors Can Help You Get Back to Work
Vocational Counselors provide caseload management and direct delivery for a range of vocational rehabilitation services…
Washington Workers’ Compensation Presumptive COVID-19 Coverage for Health Care and Frontline Workers
New laws apply to health care and frontline workers during public health emergencies involving infectious…
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Return to Work
At Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) the goal of the Physical Therapy program is to…
Return to Driving, Return to Work – Using Driver Simulation Technology
Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW) is the only outpatient medical rehabilitation clinic in Washington State…
Northwest Return to Work Supports Work Rehabilitation Improvements in WA State!
The WA Labor and Industries Work Rehabilitation Guideline (WRG) subcommittee has been locating and reviewing…
Learn More About Compensation Rights for Injured Workers
Have you been injured at work in Washington state? Join us on September 18th learn…
Chiropractic Care Comes to NWRTW!
Exciting News! NWRTW continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of injured workers…
Struggling with Mental Health After a Work Injury
Are you experiencing emotional, mental, or psychological issues because of an injury that occurred at…
Measure Your Cognitive Performance to Optimize Brain Health
Cambridge Brain Sciences (CBS) Health is Now Available at Northwest Return to Work The population…
New Advanced Rehabilitation Equipment Helps Clients Get Back to Work
At Northwest Return to Work (NWRTW), we treat injured workers whose lives have been significantly…
Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury
For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has led the…
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness…
Northwest Return to Work Receives Three-year CARF Accreditation.
What has CARF shown to Northwest Return to Work? In the wake of a rigorous…
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Therapy for Injured Workers
After A Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden injury causes…
What To Do if You Get Injured at Work
If you get injured at work while performing your job, there are certain steps you…
What is Occupational Medicine?
Occupational medicine (also known as “occupational health”) is focused on the treatment of work-related injuries…
All About Safe Body Mechanics
What Are Safe Body Mechanics? Body mechanics refers to the way we move during daily…
Clinic Vaccine status
Therapists now in group 1A for vaccines. To the clients and staff of NWRTW. Thank…
Holiday Clinic Closures
Another happy holiday from Northwest Return to Work! The clinic will be closed on December…
Work Hardening Can Get You Back to Work
The majority of the those who may be injured in the workplace will only need…
How Healthcare Workers Can Manage the Added Stressors of a Worldwide Pandemic
At Northwest Return to Work, we treat injured workers whose lives have been significantly impacted…
Clinic Closure Nov. 26-27th
Happy Holidays from Northwest Return to Work! The clinic will be closed from November 26-27th.…
Information on Gov. Inslee’s new orders
To the clients, stakeholders and staff of Northwest Return to work, In the wake of…
COVID-19 Safety Policy
At Northwest Return to Work, we prioritize the well being of our clients and staff,…
Upcoming CARF Survey
A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting on October 15-16, 2020. We invited…
NWRTW COVID-19 Update and Re-Opening Plan
Dear clients and friends of Northwest Return to Work, After weeks of closure we are…