A workplace injury can affect your health, income, and ability to perform your job. Whether you were injured while lifting equipment, experienced a fall, or developed pain from repetitive activities, appropriate rehabilitation can be an important part of your recovery.
Common workers’ compensation injuries
Physical therapy may be recommended for back and neck strains, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, repetitive stress conditions, wrist and hand injuries, and postoperative orthopedic conditions.
What happens during workers’ compensation physical therapy?
Your physical therapist begins by evaluating your symptoms, movement, strength, and functional limitations.
Treatment may involve therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, functional training, and education about body mechanics.
Your rehabilitation plan may also incorporate activities related to your job responsibilities, when medically appropriate.
Coordinating with your workers’ compensation claim
Workers’ compensation cases often involve communication among several parties, including the treating physician, insurance adjuster, nurse case manager, and employer.
At Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we understand the importance of clinical documentation, treatment authorization, and communicating progress with appropriate parties.
Treatment coverage and authorization requirements vary by claim.
Helping injured workers regain function
Our goal is to improve strength, mobility, endurance, and physical function so patients can progress toward their recovery and return-to-work goals.
Injured on the job? Contact Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine to discuss your prescribed treatment and workers’ compensation authorization.
Information that helps us coordinate your care
- Have your claim number, insurer or adjuster contact, referring provider, and any written treatment authorization available.
- Bring current work restrictions and explain the physical demands of your actual job.
- Tell the office if your authorization, claim contact, or treating provider changes.
Common Questions
Does scheduling a visit mean my claim is approved?
No. Scheduling, clinical recommendations, and claim approval are separate matters. Confirm authorization and billing arrangements with our office and the responsible claim contact before care.
Can my therapist change my work restrictions?
Your therapist can document function and communicate findings. Work clearance and restrictions must follow the responsible medical provider’s instructions and your case requirements.
Further Reading
ChoosePT: Benefits of Physical Therapy ↗Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission: Knowledge Center ↗General educational information, not a diagnosis or individual treatment or legal advice. Your clinician can discuss your medical needs; an appropriate legal professional can address claim questions.
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Physical Therapy in Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Inc.
7241 Hanover Parkway, Suite A
Greenbelt, MD 20770