If You Have Sustained a Work Injury, Physiotherapy Can Help
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, work injuries account for over 1.1 million missed days of work. Unplanned days off can be monetarily detrimental, especially if you have a lengthy recovery period ahead of you and physically cannot return.
Work injuries are scary to think about, but you can find relief quickly through physiotherapy. Work injury physiotherapy has been proven to help patients find quick and effective relief so they can return to work as soon as possible. A physiotherapist can also work with your place of employment to make sure that worker’s compensation will cover most or all of your services.
At Stride Sports and Physio, all you’ll have to think about is recovering and regaining strength so you can comfortably return to your job.
We offer specialized rehab for work injuries that will enhance healing and reduce your risk of future injury. For more information on our physiotherapy work injury services, contact us to schedule a consultation today!
How can I tell if I have sustained work injuries?
Work injuries can be defined as anything that causes you pain or illness in your work environment.
While this can sometimes be an obvious injury, such as a harsh fall off a ladder or an automobile accident while in a company vehicle, work injuries can also be more subtle. Sometimes, people may develop injuries without even realizing they are due to their occupation.
If you are unsure whether your injury is work-related, your physiotherapist can assess the affected area(s) in question to determine the cause of the injuries and give you a better idea of whether or not it was sustained on the job.
How will targeted work injury physiotherapy treatments benefit me?
The benefits of targeted work injury physiotherapy treatments are vast, and it has been proven that those who participate in these physiotherapy treatments tend to heal much quicker than those who do not. Physiotherapy for work injuries is the best option when seeking fast recovery and optimal results.
At Stride Sports and Physio, we will create a personalized treatment plan for you, based on the specific needs of your condition. We will also provide “work conditioning” to train your body to perform in the correct ways while you’re on the job.
For example, if continuous poor posture is causing you lower back pain at work, our work injury physiotherapists will help you improve your posture through core strengthening exercises and stretches.
We will also help you implement helpful techniques into your daily work habits to prevent your risk of further injuries, such as:
- Keeping a healthy weight.
- Breaking up your repetitive tasks.
- Scheduling at least 30 minutes of physical activity into your day.
- Practicing correct lifting techniques (with your legs, not your back!)
- Maintaining proper posture throughout the day.
- Listening to your body – take a break if you are painful and seek the help of your physiotherapist if it persists.
How can I get started on a treatment plan for work injury physiotherapy?
Stride Sports and Physio is one of the leading physiotherapy practices in our area. Our goal is to help our patients regain their peak levels of physical function, while simultaneously reducing their risk of future problems.
If you are suffering from work injuries, contact our office to schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained work injury physiotherapists. We will help you recover and get back to work as quickly as possible!
