It is no secret that there are plenty of dangerous professions out there. According to the Bureau of Labor, firefighters, nurses, police officers, and home manufacturers are among the occupational groups that are most likely to be physically hurt at work. Missing time away from work can be both financially and emotionally devastating, making a speedy recovery extremely important. Luckily, with the help of an experienced physical therapist and a tailor-made physical therapy treatment plan, a full recovery is possible in most cases. Our physical therapists and athletic trainers utilize Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) when treating injured workers. The use of MDT when treating work injuries reduces time out of work, reduces cost to resolve the injury and also reduces the likelihood of a recurrence of the same injury in the future.
Work injuries are often covered under workers’ compensation insurance coverage as well. This means that you don’t have to worry about paying for physical therapy out-of-pocket and can focus your energy on healing instead. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy for work injury and contact Shoreline Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment.
What is a Work Injury?
Anytime that an employee experiences an illness or injury that is work-related, it is defined as a work injury. This type of injury can take place at your physical place of work, while you are on the job, or at home while completing work for pay. Even jobs that don’t require a lot of physical activity can pose potential health risks for their employees. That’s why there are a wide variety of injuries that can be considered work-related and if left untreated, they can become more severe over time. Some of the most common types of work injury include:
Tendinitis
This is a common overuse injury that is caused by completing repetitive tasks or motions during the workday. Over time, tendons can become inflamed as a result of overuse. Tendinitis should be treated as soon as possible by a physical therapist to prevent further damage.
Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons that workers schedule physical therapy appointments each year. Often caused by overuse, force or incorrect lifting techniques, lower back pain can make it impossible to complete simple everyday tasks, let alone intricate movements related to work.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This common work injury typically occurs when the median nerve in the wrist area becomes compressed or pinched. Everyone from office executives to factory workers can experience carpal tunnel syndrome but with the help of targeted physical therapy, they can find fast relief for their pain and prevent future injury.
Auto Accidents
If you work in an environment where you are required to operate a company vehicle, you are at risk of becoming injured in an auto accident. Work-related car accidents can result in a number of different injuries ranging from minor scrapes and bruises to whiplash, broken bones and internal injuries as well. Physical therapy can help to relieve pain caused by whiplash or other muscle and joint strain, with targeted therapeutic exercise and manual therapy treatments that are designed to reduce pain and restore range of motion.
Muscle and Ligament Sprains
These common work injuries can be the result of overexertion, a slip and fall, or due to improper use of the equipment and repetitive motions. By correcting the root cause of a work injury, our physical therapist can help to quickly relieve pain and promote faster healing, making it possible to return to work sooner rather than later.
How Physical Therapy Can Help Treat Work Injuries
Physical therapy is ideal for treating work injuries quickly, to help you return to work as soon as possible. Our physical therapist utilizes the most advanced treatment methods in an effort to quickly relieve your pain and improve mobility, promoting faster healing without the use of more invasive procedures like surgery. Safe, effective, and prescription drug-free physical therapy is an ideal treatment option for people of all ages. Just as important, a physical therapist can educate workers on proper postures and workstation setup for office workers as well as correct movement patterns for lifting and carrying to reduce injury rates of workers with more physically demanding jobs.
Some of the most common physical therapy treatment methods include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. If you or a loved one has recently suffered from a work-related injury, rehabilitation with our physical therapist can help you to get back on your feet and return to work as soon as possible. Contact Shoreline Physical Therapy today at our Wilmington, NC location to learn more and schedule an appointment.
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