How Physiotherapy Can Help You Recover From Work Injuries
Physiotherapy and chiropractic care are invaluable resources when recovering from work-related injuries. They help restore function and mobility, promote healing, reduce pain, and help prevent future injuries. At Momentum Health, our dedicated physiotherapy and chiropractic team is committed to helping you return to your daily routine safely and quickly.
Workplace injuries can occur in all types of occupations, from office jobs to construction sites. Common injuries include strains, sprains, repetitive stress injuries, back injuries, and fractures. Accidents involving machinery or falls can also lead to more severe trauma, like spinal cord or head injuries.
The symptoms and conditions resulting from work-related injuries can vary widely. They can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and loss of function. Common symptoms include swelling, bruising, stiffness, decreased range of motion, and difficulty performing normal work tasks.
According to the Canadian Labour Market Information, there are nearly three million non-fatal workplace injuries each year. Our physiotherapists and chiropractors play a crucial role in treating these individuals, helping them regain strength, mobility, function and confidence.
We use a variety of techniques, including exercises to improve strength and flexibility, manual therapy, education about ergonomics, and pain management strategies. Moreover, our highly skilled practitioners can also play a significant role in preventing future injuries by teaching correct body mechanics and postural awareness.
Our therapists take a patient-centric approach that focuses on the individual’s unique needs. We’re committed to your recovery and helping you get back to work sooner than later!
Don’t let a workplace injury keep you from living your life to the fullest. Contact us today, and schedule an appointment!
Common Workplace Injuries
In our modern work environments, injuries are sometimes unavoidable. These injuries, ranging from minor strains to debilitating conditions, can significantly impact your quality of life and productivity. At Momentum Health, we specialize in providing targeted physiotherapy and chiropractic care solutions. We utilize cutting-edge techniques and evidence-based approaches to help you overcome such injuries and regain optimal health.
Common Work-Related Injuries and Conditions:
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
Often occurring in office workers, RSI is a general term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves, and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse. Symptoms often include aching, tenderness, stiffness, tingling, numbness, or cramping.
Back Injuries
A prevalent issue among manual labour workers and office workers alike, back injuries can result from heavy lifting, repetitive movements, or prolonged periods of sitting. Common symptoms are sharp pain, muscle aches, limited flexibility, or difficulty standing up straight.
Tendonitis
This inflammation or irritation of a tendon often occurs in workers who perform repetitive tasks or use vibrating equipment. Tendonitis typically presents as a dull ache, mild swelling, and tenderness.
Slip-and-Fall Injuries
These accidents can lead to various injuries, including sprained ankles, wrist fractures, and hip fractures. Symptoms depend on the injury but may include pain, swelling, bruising, and limited range of motion.
At Momentum Health, our team of dedicated physiotherapists and chiropractors are well-versed in the latest research and most effective treatment methodologies. We are committed to helping you navigate your recovery journey, offering personalized care plans to meet your unique needs and health goals.
What to expect at Momentum Health to help you recover from work-related injuries
At Momentum Health, we understand that work-related injuries can be a major hurdle, impacting your professional and personal life. Starting with a comprehensive evaluation, our therapists will meticulously review your medical history. This critical step allows us to understand any pre-existing conditions or prior injuries that may influence your treatment plan.
Our team will evaluate your range of motion and strength to assess your current status. By measuring your ability to move joints in different directions and testing your muscle strength, we can pinpoint any limitations or imbalances contributing to your discomfort or impairing your ability to perform certain tasks.
Furthermore, we may employ specialized testing and functional movement screens in all of our Calgary clinics. These assessments help us understand how your body moves as a whole, identifying any compensatory patterns or deficiencies that could affect your recovery. It’s like a puzzle, and every piece of information brings us closer to completing the picture of your health.
We have extensive experience with a wide range of different workers, from Calgary police officers to Ballet dancers. We have worked with both organizations to reduce the number of workers compensation board claims and to facilitate better communication within these groups. We can do this for you too!
At Momentum Health, we are proud to take an evidence-based approach to treating injuries sustained at work. This means we use methods that have been rigorously tested and proven effective in peer-reviewed research studies. Our therapists use a variety of treatments depending on your specific needs, including the following:
- Patient Education: We believe in empowering our patients with the right information about their condition, recovery process, and treatment plan. This can also include advice on managing pain and symptoms at home and understanding when to seek further help.
- Manual Therapy: This includes hands-on techniques such as joint mobilizations and manipulations to reduce joint stiffness, alleviate muscle tension and improve range of motion.
- Exercise Prescription: These are customized exercise programs designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
- Soft Tissue Massage: These techniques, which include myofascial release, active release, petrissage, effleurage, and trigger point release, target tight muscles and fascia, promoting relaxation, improved range of motion, and circulation.
- Neuromuscular Reeducation: This technique is used to retrain your muscles and nerves to work together to perform specific tasks.
- Ergonomic Training: This component can be especially crucial for work-related injuries. It involves teaching you how to set up your work environment—like your desk or chair—to minimize stress on your body.
- Dry needling IMS: This technique involves the insertion of fine acupuncture needles into taut bands of muscle that contain a knot or trigger point, which works on several levels within the body to assist in releasing tight and sore muscles.
We believe in not just treating the symptoms but addressing the root cause of your injury. Whether you’re dealing with a sprain, strain, or a more complex injury, our team at Momentum Health is ready to guide you through your recovery process.
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