We offer a comprehensive industrial and occupational program approved by the state to treat employees under Workers’ Compensation regulations. Our comprehensive program treats acute and chronic conditions resulting from any work-related injury. The ultimate goal is to help an injured worker return to their full abilities both on the job and at home, because we know that an injury extends beyond the work site.
Personalized physical therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation of functional limitations and areas of pain. Our team of experts will then design a treatment plan based on work-related needs and goals. Research shows that getting an injured worker back to work quickly and safely reduces the chance of long term disability and challenges.
The Physical or Occupational Therapist Treating an Injured Worker Will :
- Provide a progressive and individualized therapy program to return the injured worker back to work safely.
- Assist the injured worker assess their return-to-work abilities addressing concerns and brainstorming ways to complete tasks safely during recovery.
- Coordinate with case managers, adjustors and risk/safety managers to help reduce time-loss related to the injury
We also perform Post-offer Employment/Fit-for-employment screens for newly hired employees.
The 5 most common work injuries :
- Back Pain
- Tendinitis
- Strains and Sprains
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Auto Accident.
Benefits
Workplace injuries can be crippling in a number of ways. For the worker, an injury can be physically and financially incapacitating, and can gnaw away at their overall morale. For the employer, the medical and legal expenses and lost productivity associated with an injury can ultimately hurt the company’s bottom line.
Physical therapy is essentially an injured worker’s ticket to a quick and successful recovery. The treatment discipline utilizes various modalities, techniques, and patient education strategies aimed at helping the injured worker regain their full strength and prior level of functioning, optimize their work performance, and minimize their risk of future injuries.