Following time off from an injury, illness, or procedure, an athlete would not return directly from rehab to full play on the field. They would be phased into their 'return to play', with every effort made to maintain the delicate balance of recovery and sustained fitness to help them bounce back effectively and reduce their risk of injury upon return. Industrial athletes deserve the same model - aiming to preserve fitness and capacity while optimizing the body’s healing environment to increase the likelihood of a successful recovery...returning you to work better than when you left.