Physical Therapy for Work Injuries
When you’re out of work due to an injury, it can affect your income potential and cause you stress. Our team of expert physical therapists is dedicated to helping you heal from work injuries, improve your health, and ensure you can return to work safely. With our support, you can heal faster from injuries and get back to living your life. Call us at (929) 647-3721 or click the link below to get started on your road to recovery today.
Why Is Rehab Necessary After a Work Injury?
Depending on the severity of your injury, getting injured at work can impact your ability to do your job and affect your income. Getting treatment as soon as possible after your injury gives you the best chance of healing fast, avoiding long-term pain or disability, and returning to work so that you can support yourself financially.
Physical therapists are experts in the body’s strength, flexibility, balance, and other movement mechanics. Our team can help you regain your strength through simple exercises, stretches, and techniques that help alleviate pain and swelling post-injury so your body can heal. Plus, you’ll have our expert support to ensure you recover at a good pace, which reduces your risk of re-injury.
What Types of Injuries Can Physical Therapy Rehab?
Physical therapy is fantastic for rehabilitation after many common types of work injuries, such as:
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Rotator cuff injuries from lifting over the head
- Neck injuries from poor posture or driving accidents
- Knee injuries from carrying heavy weight
- Lower back injuries from poor posture or heavy lifting
- Sprains, fractures, or pain from slips or falls at work
Why Choose Hands-On Physical Therapy for Sports Injury Rehab?
Even if you’ve tried physical therapy before, you’ve never experienced it like this. At Hands-On Physical Therapy, we take a different approach to helping our patients recover their strength, range of motion, and balance after a work injury. Our expert therapists use advanced diagnostic technology to truly see your pain. Then we utilize proven, hands-on physical therapy techniques to alleviate your pain and get you moving confidently again.
What to Expect When Starting Work Injury Rehab with a Physical Therapist
If you’ve been injured on the job, an accurate diagnosis and customized treatment plan are vital for your overall health and well-being. When you come to Hands-On Physical Therapy for your worker’s compensation treatment, we’ll take you through your recovery one step at a time:
Advanced Diagnostics to Uncover the Real Issue
We use advanced diagnostic technology to help pinpoint the root causes of your pain for customized treatments, including:
- Electromyography (EMG) – a simple and reliable test that evaluates the condition of your muscles by measuring their electrical activity both while contracting and at rest.
- Nerve conduction studies (NCS) – an easy and safe test that measures electrical activity through your nerves to determine if they are healthy and functioning well.
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) – a diagnostic tool to see inside your body to determine what effects your muscles and joints are having on your pain levels.
- Videonystagmography (VNG) – a simple test to diagnose an inner ear (vestibular) disorder that could affect your balance or make you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
Customized Physical Therapy to Address Your Work Injury
Once we’ve determined the root cause of your pain, limited mobility, or other issue, we develop a customized physical therapy treatment plan and use state-of-the-art equipment to help you recover from your injury fast. Your treatment may include:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Myofascial release
- Ice and/or heat
- Joint mobilization
- Trigger point therapy
- Manual therapy
- Massage
- Laser therapy
Functional Capacity Evaluations to Ensure Your Injury is Handled
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive evaluation of your physical abilities to determine your ability to perform specific work-related tasks. This is vital not only to ensure it is safe for you to return to work, but also to support your eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits or other legal requirements for worker’s compensation.
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Work Injury Rehabilitation
Physical therapy is a proven, effective treatment for work injuries that can help you heal faster and reduce your risk of re-injury. By doing simple exercises with our physical therapists, you can:
- Reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation
- Improve muscle strength
- Build range of motion in the affected area
- Regain your ability to move with confidence
- Reduce your risk of long-term disability
- Get back to work faster
Plus, you don’t have to do it alone! Our expert physical therapists will be with you every step of the way, not only to encourage you but to ensure you approach your treatment safely and effectively.
What Our Patients Have to Say
“I’ve had a great experience at Hands-On PT so far. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable, and my knee pain started subsiding almost immediately. Highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for PT!” –K.P. [link]
“My overall experience at Hands-On Physical Therapy has been superb. The professionalism is apparent as soon as you walk through the door with a warm, friendly, and helpful front desk. The therapists are excellent and Hossam specifically has helped me effectively work through many of my issues. I’ve seen many different therapists and Hassam’s proficiency has made me glad that I went here.” –M.R. [link]
“Best physical therapy place I have been to. The whole entire staff is very knowledgeable and caring. They answer all your questions and concerns. They make sure you get the best treatment plan for your individual needs. I highly recommend this place!” –J.O. [link]
Schedule Your Appointment with Hands-On Physical Therapy
Get the support you need to recover fast after a work injury. No matter what industry you’re in, Hands-On Physical Therapy is here to make your recovery easier. Our expert physical therapists will help you heal faster, regain your strength, and alleviate your pain so you can get back to work with minimal time lost. Call us at (929) 647-3721 or click the link below to schedule your physical therapy evaluation today.