Work Injuries

Work Rehabilitation Program, injuries at work can occur suddenly, such as a slip or fall, or slowly over time with repetitive strain on an area of the body. If you are injured at work, make a claim through your employer, and the Workers Compensation Board will cover your initial assessment fee then decide if you are approved for further treatment.

Be sure to make a claim through your employer within 5 days of becoming aware of your workplace injury. Workplace injuries are a common problem. We offer programs that provide workplace injury rehabilitation, worksite assessments, and prevention ergonomic advice.

What Are The Therapy Benefits?

We focus on an active injury approach to restoring function and return to work. Whether your workplace injury has occurred from an accident or from overuse, you will find us programs helpful to: Relieve Your Pain, Strengthen & Flexibility, Improve Your Functional Abilities, Coordinate Your Return To Work, Provide Ergonomic Advice and Provide Workplace Injury Prevention.

Process of Treatment

How to protect your back and neck from pain?

The proper way to stand with your head up, shoulders straight, chest forward, hips tucked in, and your weight balanced evenly on both feet. The proper way to sit with your hips and knees at a right angle (use a footrest or stool if necessary). Your legs should not be crossed and your feet should be flat on the floor. The proper way to lift a heavy object. Keep your back straight and bend at the knees rather than at the waist.

How to prevent neck pain?

Proper lifting techniques.
Good posture during sitting, standing, moving and sleeping.
Regular exercise with stretching and strengthening.
An ergonomic work area.
Good nutrition, healthy weight, lean body mass.
Stress management and relaxation techniques.
No smoking.

How to relieve back pain?

If you think you’ve hurt your back, ease up on the pressure you’re putting on your back. Ice, then heat Remember this rule: “Ice first for 48 hours, then heat.” Ice and heat can alleviate local pain that comes from muscle and ligament strain. If you have a willing companion, a gentle massage may provide some relief by stretching tight muscles and ligaments. Don’t stop moving, studies maintain that limited movement of muscles and joints is more effective for treating simple back pain than passive methods such as rest and drugs.

Why do I have neck pain?

Neck pain results when the spine is stressed by injury, disease, wear, and tear, or poor body mechanics. Acute neck pain is abrupt, intense pain that can radiate to the head, shoulders, arms, or hands. It typically subsides within days or weeks with rest, physical therapy and other self-care measures. You play an important role in the prevention, treatment and recovery process of neck pain. However, if chronic, the pain will persist despite treatment and need further evaluation.

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