Physical Therapy Can Help You Recover from Work Injuries.
Have you suffered an injury from work? Are you seeking to get back to work as quickly and safely as possible? At Grasmere Physical Therapy, our trusted physical therapists utilize evidenced-based and innovative treatments to assist in your full recovery.
Recovering from a work-related injury can be extremely difficult—physically, mentally, and financially. Adding the stress of trying to get back to work to support your family, unsure of how long recovery will take, can add to pressures you are dealing with!
The good thing is, our team understands how much a work injury can affect your life and how difficult it can be. At Grasmere Physical Therapy in Staten Island, NY, we want to help you recover and get back to work once you have been treated and feel confident. You will receive the compassionate/high-quality care you deserve.
Make an appointment with our Staten Island, NY physical therapy clinic today!
Typical Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries aren’t as rare as you may think. Accidents lead to around three million workplace injuries every year in the U.S. While some jobs may lead to a greater risk of injury than others, work-related injuries can happen at any job.
Jobs with greater physical demands, like construction, tend to have more acute injuries. However, workers in a less physically demanding job, like office workers and teachers, are susceptible to work-related injuries as well. These individuals often develop overuse injuries from repetitive motions, or develop pain from sitting for long periods of time with great posture.
Bottom line, whether you have a physical or sedentary job, acute or overuse injuries can happen in any workplace.
If you have experienced a work-related injury, Grasmere Physical Therapy can help. We can help guide you through a personalized recovery at our facility in Staten Island, NY, and help you get back to work and back to life–fitter and stronger than before.
Some of the most common workplace injuries are as follows:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
You may have carpal tunnel syndrome if your hands, wrists, or forearms ache on a daily basis, or if typing or working on the phone has become particularly difficult and uncomfortable for you.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that causes tingling and numbness in your fingers and hand. Typically, the symptoms are felt in the thumb and index fingers, as well as the middle and ring fingers. For some, the condition will worsen, causing hand weakness and people to drop items.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently associated with overuse injuries, particularly among construction and manufacturing workers who must lift, grip, and perform forceful wrist motions.
Sprains / Strains
These two conditions are frequently confused!
Sprains occur when a ligament is stretched or torn, whereas strains occur when a muscle or tendon is stretched or torn. Unexpected tissue overstretching can result in a tear, swelling, pain, and difficulty moving.
A sprain or strain can be caused by a traumatic event, such as twisting your ankle on a step or lifting something awkwardly.
Tendonopathy
Tendonopathy refers to any problem involving a tendon, such as disease, injury, or disorder.
Tendinitis is an inflammation of the shoulder tendons, which includes the rotator cuff and biceps tendons. Acute injuries, such as minor or partial tearing, can cause the inflammatory response seen in tendonitis.
Tendinosis is a term that describes a dysfunctional tendon but does not usually specify the pathological process. This condition is linked to overuse injuries and degenerative changes that cause micro-tearing and pain. These tendon injuries are not caused by inflammation, and anti-inflammatory medications may cause them to heal more slowly!
Any movement can cause pain or make tendons feel weak when they are injured or inflamed. Repetitive motions can cause tendon disorders, which most commonly affect the wrist/hand, elbow, shoulder, upper back, and neck. Ankle/foot and knee problems are common in people who spend a lot of time on their feet.
If you have tendinopathy, our physical therapy team will be able to help you!
Physical Therapy in Staten Island, NY Can Help You Recover from Work Injuries Faster.
Research demonstrate that the longer someone is off work due to injury, the less likely they are to return to work; and rightly so. With everything occurring around an injury including physical pain, financial hardship, pressures from your employer, and dealing with insurance companies can be extremely overwhelming.
At Grasmere Physical Therapy, we take a whole person approach to care. We understand how difficult this period of your life can be, and how important it is for your health and wellbeing to regain physical function and get back to work.
Physical therapy is not only a safe and effective way to recover from an occupational injury, it can also often keep you from needing dangerous prescription medications, or undergoing surgery.
At our Staten Island, NY clinic we implement the latest and greatest procedures to relieve your pain, restore your motion, and get you back to work. Upon a thorough evaluation of your injury, our myriads of qualified physical therapy professionals will assemble a plan of your rehabilitation that is customized to you and your job.
Our team will utilize specified treatments that will accommodate the physical demands of your job as well as give you a safe return to work as well as preventative advice for maneuvering through the workplace to avoid future injuries.
Need Help Recovering from Work Injuries? Contact Grasmere Physical Therapy Today!
If you have sustained a work-related injury, call us at our Staten Island, NY physical therapy clinic. Our team of expert therapists will provide you with a custom treatment plan and the personalized attention you deserve to expedite your recovery and return to daily life!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!