Work-related injuries are commonly treated with physical therapy to help reduce pain, restore function, and prevent future injury. Here’s how physical therapy addresses these conditions:
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Physical therapy helps relieve pain and stiffness through manual therapy, strengthening exercises, and stretches to improve flexibility and muscle strength.
Back and Neck Injuries
Therapy focuses on exercises to strengthen the spine, improve posture, and alleviate tension, with techniques like stretching, mobilization, and ergonomic advice.
Shoulder Injuries
Physical therapy restores shoulder function with targeted exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff, improve range of motion, and reduce inflammation.
Knee and Leg Injuries
Physical therapy strengthens muscles around the knee and leg to improve stability, mobility, and reduce pain, using exercises, stretches, and joint mobilization.
Postural Problems
Therapy includes posture correction, ergonomic adjustments, and exercises to strengthen core muscles, reducing strain on the back and neck.
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
Physical therapy helps with recovery by addressing muscle imbalances, improving posture, and teaching proper techniques to avoid overuse.