Physical Therapy Work Injury

Physical Therapy Work Injury

Physical Therapy Work Injury Treatment in Buffalo

We Help Injured Employees

Work injuries can cause serious damage to your paycheck and your health. A workplace injury – which may be anything from back pain due to a construction fall, to arm or hand numbness from repetitive use of a keyboard or machinery – can make focusing and productivity extremely difficult or too painful to perform.

Here at BC + PT, our physical therapists provide conservative care for injured workers around Western New York. Our front desk team assists in the continuity of care between outside medical offices and BC+PT therapists to help ensure a smoother experience during this stressful time.

Physical therapy at BC + PT can help with your injury and teach you proper lifting mechanics, workplace mechanics, sitting and standing posture, and walking mechanics! Work injuries can make life difficult on several levels — don’t let your health take a backseat to your work duties.

Note: Treating work-related injuries in New York can be complicated. The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has its own unique Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTG) which differ from all other insurances — make sure your treating provider is familiar with these MTGs and billing requirements of the workers’ comp system!

We work with patients at each of our East Lovejoy, Niagara and North Buffalo locations to make a healthy, long-lasting recovery from their injury. Schedule an appointment with us today!

The Importance of Physical Therapy in Work Injury Recovery

If you’ve sustained a work-related injury, physical therapy can play a crucial role in your recovery, helping you regain function and return to your daily activities. One of the primary benefits of physical therapy is its ability to restore movement and function in the affected area. After an injury, the muscles and tissues around the injury site can become tight or restricted. Through targeted stretching and rehabilitation exercises, physical therapy helps loosen the affected area, allowing for a greater range of motion and improving overall functionality. This process helps you regain proper movement patterns, reducing the risk of compensation injuries elsewhere in the body.

In addition to restoring mobility, physical therapy also focuses on rebuilding strength and conditioning in the injured area. If your muscles have weakened or atrophied due to the injury, physical therapy helps retrain and strengthen those muscles. As your tissues and muscles become more flexible, they’re also more receptive to strength training, enabling faster recovery and reducing the risk of re-injury. Beyond simply regaining function, physical therapy works to bring the affected area back to its optimal strength, ensuring that you can return to work and normal activities safely and effectively.

Another key benefit of physical therapy for a work injury is its ability to manage and alleviate pain. Physical therapists use specialized techniques that trigger the release of natural healing chemicals in the body, which help reduce pain and inflammation. With the support of a skilled physical therapist, you can navigate your recovery more smoothly and return to full health sooner. If you have further questions about how physical therapy can benefit you or how to get started on your work injury rehabilitation, visit our FAQ page.