SafeFit
SafeFit
SafeFit® Employee Wellness is a musculoskeletal wellness program provided by Howard Head Sports Medicine to local employers, designed to keep their employees active, healthy, and working, through early intervention, injury screens, education, treatment, and exercise prescription. This voluntary program is 100% free to employees, and designed to provide a valuable employee benefit, improve the employee’s physical health, mitigate workers compensation risk, and reduce healthcare costs. SafeFit® care is provided by Howard Head Sports Medicine’s own Physical Therapists at multiple locations throughout Eagle and Summit counties.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Who can use SafeFit, has SafeFit benefits?
SafeFit® is available to employers who have contracted with Vail Health to provide the program as part of the employee benefit package. Contact your Human Resources department to see if your employer is part of the SafeFit® program.
How many times can I see a therapist?
There is not a specific limit to the number of visits allowed. The therapist will determine what is appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
How do appointments work?
You can create an account, and make appointments through the SafeFit website. Contact your HR department for the appropriate SafeFit® website.
What can I be seen for?
You can make a SafeFit® appointment for a variety of musculoskeletal problems involving such as a recent knee injury, back pain, chronic or fresh sport injuries, overuse injuries or even general fitness programs. Refer to your HR department regarding appropriateness for Worker’s Compensation injuries. SafeFit® is not appropriate for more severe injuries requiring physician or surgical consult, post-surgical rehab, or rehab for severe injuries such as fractures, head injuries, etc. For a full inclusion / exclusion list, please refer to the appropriate website.
This is an amazing program, how do I offer this to my employees?
For more information please contact your employers HR team to sign up and see the locations available.
SafeFit® is available to employers who have contracted with Vail Health to provide the program as part of the employee benefit package. Contact your Human Resources department to see if your employer is part of the SafeFit® program.
How many times can I see a therapist?
There is not a specific limit to the number of visits allowed. The therapist will determine what is appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
How do appointments work?
You can create an account, and make appointments through the SafeFit website. Contact your HR department for the appropriate SafeFit® website.
What can I be seen for?
You can make a SafeFit® appointment for a variety of musculoskeletal problems involving such as a recent knee injury, back pain, chronic or fresh sport injuries, overuse injuries or even general fitness programs. Refer to your HR department regarding appropriateness for Worker’s Compensation injuries. SafeFit® is not appropriate for more severe injuries requiring physician or surgical consult, post-surgical rehab, or rehab for severe injuries such as fractures, head injuries, etc. For a full inclusion / exclusion list, please refer to the appropriate website.
This is an amazing program, how do I offer this to my employees?
For more information please contact your employers HR team to sign up and see the locations available.
