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Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation physical therapy is a type of physical therapy that is covered by workers’ compensation insurance. It is a treatment option for people who have been injured on the job and need help recovering their health and function. Workers’ compensation physical therapy can help to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and increase strength. It can also help to restore normal movement patterns and function. The goals of workers’ compensation physical therapy are to:
  • Reduce pain: Physical therapy can help to reduce pain by using a variety of techniques, such as stretching, strengthening, and manual therapy.
  • Improve range of motion: Physical therapy can help to improve range of motion by stretching and mobilizing the joints.
  • Increase strength: Physical therapy can help to increase strength by using resistance exercises.
  • Restore normal movement patterns: Physical therapy can help to restore normal movement patterns by retraining the muscles to function properly.
Workers’ compensation physical therapy is typically provided by a physical therapist who is certified in workers’ compensation. The therapist will work with the patient to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. The treatment plan may include a variety of techniques, such as:
  • Stretching: Stretching can help to improve range of motion and reduce pain.
  • Strengthening: Strengthening exercises can help to increase strength and improve function.
  • Manual therapy: Manual therapy can help to reduce pain and improve range of motion.
  • Modalities: Modalities are physical agents that can be used to reduce pain and inflammation, such as heat, ice, and ultrasound.
  • Education: Education can help the patient to understand their injury and how to manage it.
Workers’ compensation physical therapy can be an effective treatment for a variety of work-related injuries, including:
  • Sprains and strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Arthritis
  • Fractures
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Nerve compression
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
If you have been injured on the job and need help recovering your health and function, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation physical therapy. Talk to your doctor or a workers’ compensation physical therapist to see if this treatment option is right for you.
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