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Exhibit 23.5

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Concentra Operating Corporation of our report dated February 11, 2004, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules of Concentra Operating Corporation, which appears in such Registration Statement.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Dallas, TX
August 27, 2004

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Exhibit 23.5

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM