NYU Langone Occupational & Industrial Orthopedic Center

Specialists at NYU Langone’s Occupational and Industrial Orthopedic Center provide tools to help organizations prevent workplace musculoskeletal injury and disability, as well as the symptoms they cause, such as low back and shoulder pain. Our scientists, educators, and clinicians have expertise in managing the physical, psychological, and work-related aspects of musculoskeletal disorders. These specialists provide treatment, research, education, and consultation services, all under one roof.

As consultants to industry, labor, and government organizations—including Google, the United Nations, and Con Edison—we have implemented numerous successful programs aimed at preventing disability in the workplace. We combine therapeutic and medical technology with the expertise of specialists from NYU Langone Health.

At the Occupational and Industrial Orthopedic Center, organizations have access to complete medical and diagnostic services, physical therapy, pain and stress management, and ergonomic workplace evaluation and accommodations. Our clinical services are designed to return workers to their pre-injury work status and everyday activities. Our patient-centered approach uses education and goal-oriented care to create a partnership that empowers patients to become active participants in their care.

The Occupational and Industrial Orthopedic Center also houses the master’s and doctoral programs in ergonomics and biomechanics at NYU, where our experts train researchers and clinicians from around the world in our evidence-based model.

Clinical and Consulting Services

Our clinical services include physical therapy, psychological services, medical services, functional capacity evaluations, and a return to work program.

Our consulting services include a corporate ergonomics program, worksite accommodations, and product design and evaluation that can be used for hiring, promotion, reinstatement, and termination of job duties.

More About Our Center

• Our Occupational & Industrial Orthopedic Center Team

  Our staff is composed of a broad range of specialists in musculoskeletal disorders.

• Physical Therapy Services for Individuals or Companies

  We provide specialized physical therapy to help people who are injured return to their normal activities.

• Psychological Services for Injured Workers

  We offer a variety of psychological services to help injured workers manage pain.

• Medical Services for Companies

  Our clinic provides second opinion medical evaluations and corporate onsite medical services.

• Functional Capacity Evaluation

  Our specialists offer functional capacity evaluations to determine an employee’s ability to perform physical work.

• Return to Work Program

  Our clinic offers a return to work program for people who need intense conditioning and retraining.

• Corporate Ergonomics Program

  Our clinic provides a corporate ergonomics program to improve employees’ comfort and wellbeing.

• Worksite Accommodations

  We provide evaluations and recommendations for worksite accommodations.

• Product Design & Evaluation

  We provide biomechanical and ergonomic product evaluation and conduct usability testing for businesses.