Workplace Injury
Workplace Injury Assistance
If you’ve experienced a workplace injury, Activa Clinics is here to lend support. With our extensive expertise, we specialize in aiding injured workers in their recovery and preventing further injuries. Our objective is to restore you to optimal health, ensuring your physical capabilities return to their pre-injury state. This way, you can confidently resume work and carry out your tasks without impediments.
Common Injuries and Symptoms:
Work-related injuries encompass various types, ranging from slip and falls to incidents involving equipment. Repetitive strain injuries stand out as one of the most prevalent issues, frequently occurring in occupations involving repetitive tasks or prolonged awkward positions. Indications of repetitive strain injuries may include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Sensitivity to heat or cold
Causes of Workplace Injuries:
Repetitive strain injuries result from the gradual accumulation of damage when excessive stress is placed on muscles, tendons, and nerves. Several contributing factors are often at the root of these injuries:
- Improper posture
- Prolonged periods in awkward positions
- Lack of regular breaks
- Heavy lifting
- Poor physical condition
Diagnosing Your Injuries:
Whether stemming from a workplace accident or involving repetitive strain injuries, we delve into the root causes of your issues for effective resolution. Our process begins with a one-on-one discussion about your symptoms, history, and treatment goals. Utilizing advanced imaging tools such as x-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI aids in accurately diagnosing your injuries.
How Can Activa Help You?
Our work conditioning programs are tailored to facilitate your complete recovery from injury, ensuring a safe return to work. This involves evaluating the tasks you’ll need to perform daily and aligning them with your capabilities. Through a diverse range of treatments, we guide you toward your desired outcome.
Our programs may also encompass health and safety education, offering recommendations for safely executing repetitive tasks to prevent future injuries.
Therapies integrated into your customized treatment plan may include:
- Physiotherapy
- Massage therapy
- Chiropractic
- Custom orthotics
- Acupuncture
- Mental health therapy
Promoting workplace health and safety requires collaboration between workers and employers. We conduct worksite assessments, identifying potential risks to prevent injuries proactively.
Cost and Coverage
Like many of our services, our physiotherapy treatments are often covered through employer, auto, or disability insurance. So treatments can be available at little or no cost to you. Get in touch or schedule a consultation to learn more.
