Physical Therapy for Injuries at the Workplace
workmen’s compensation
If you’ve been hurt on the job, and are covered under a workman’s comp policy, we can help. Here are ways our physical therapists will approach your treatment for your workplace injury.
Contact Our Office Manager, Mona. She will assist in the process of coordinating your workmen compensation requirements to begin your healing as soon as possible!
Mona Groza
Office Manager
Evaluation
Once you are referred to physical therapy, our specialists will evaluate the nature and extent of the workplace injury. This comprehensive look will include an examination of the patient’s functional limitations, work requirements, and rehabilitation goals.
Personalized Treatment Plan
The physical therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan. It may include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, heat or ice therapy, pain management, and ergonomics.
Coordinating and Communication
Physical therapists will communicate with the major players involved in the workman’s comp process. This is crucial to coordinating a plan for rehab and returning to work.
Documentation
The progress of treatment sessions will be documented by our physical therapists. This is key to tracking the injured worker’s success, and need for treatment, and to comply with insurance reporting requirements.
Work Transition
Physical therapists may conduct functional capacity evaluations or FCE. This assesses the injured worker’s ability to do their tasks and return to their job.
Education
Patients will also be educated on preventative measures they can take to stay safe at work and reduce the risk of re-injury. These may include proper body mechanics and workplace modifications.
Some Types of Work-Related Injuries Treated With Physical Therapy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed. Repetitive movement, like typing on a computer, is often to blame.
Back Issues
Heavy lifting, inactivity at a desk, muscle strains, and twisting, can all cause injury or pain.
Sprains and Strains
These can be caused by overexertion, improper bending, receptive movements, slips, trips, and falls.
Tendinitis
This is commonly due to the overuse of certain body parts, like knees, elbows, and shoulders. Tenderness, swelling, and discomfort are common symptoms.
Auto Accidents
You are at risk of injury if you drive a vehicle for your company. Vehicle accidents can cause minor cuts to fractured bones and whiplash.
Speed Up Recovery Time
with Physical Therapy
The faster you get treated for a job-related injury, the greater your chances of a quicker recovery. Physical therapy strengthens muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Specific exercises can make you stronger so you can get back to daily activities faster. Physical therapy can also reduce the need for surgery and pain medication following a workplace accident.
Physical therapy helps a problem heal more completely and reduces the chances of workplace re-injury. Early intervention through PT is very beneficial. It decreases the time the body performs incorrect movements which can result in more complications.
