Workplace Injury Treatment

Workplace injuries can cause acute pain and, sometimes, long-term problems like back and neck pain. At Healing Rehab Physical Therapy SC in Bloomingdale, Illinois, our expert team provides patient-centered care for all types of workplace injuries in our office or in the comfort of your own home.

Common Workplace Injuries

Workplace injuries occur on the job, either as a result of an accident or repetitive stress. The most common types include:

Overexertion and Bodily Reaction

Injuries resulting from excessive physical effort, such as lifting heavy packages, and strain from repetitive motions like painting.

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Even catching yourself before falling can cause tendons, muscles, and ligaments to stretch and tear. Falls can occur on the same level or from heights, such as ladders.

Contact with Objects or Equipment

These injuries involve being struck by moving or falling objects, getting crushed between objects, or handling vibrating equipment.

Other Injuries

Motor vehicle accidents
Violence from another person or animal
Exposure to harmful substances

Who Is at Risk?

Anyone can experience a workplace injury, even in careers that aren't physically demanding. Most workplace injuries occur during typical, everyday activities.

Higher-risk occupations include:

Construction workers
Truck drivers
Nursing assistants
Warehouse laborers
Movers

What to Do After a Workplace Injury

Notify your employer immediately and explain what happened
Seek medical care as soon as possible
Get referred to a licensed physical therapist

Our Treatment Approach

We perform a comprehensive evaluation including:

Strength assessment
Flexibility testing
Range of motion analysis

Based on identifying specific areas of dysfunction, we create a personalized treatment plan to get you back to your normal routine quickly and safely.

Treatment Options

Depending on the type and severity of your injury, your physical therapy plan may include:

Stretching and strengthening exercises
Self-corrective devices
Hot and cold packs
Interferential (IFC) therapy
Ultrasound therapy
Cold laser therapy
Massage therapy
Myofascial release
Dry needling
Anodyne® therapy
Electrotherapy

In addition to outpatient physical therapy, we offer home care and telehealth appointments.