Workplace injuries can occur in virtually any occupation. Construction workers, healthcare employees, warehouse personnel, drivers, and office workers may all experience injuries that interfere with their ability to perform essential job duties.
Back injuries from lifting
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or twisting can contribute to back strains and other musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapy may focus on improving flexibility, core strength, lifting mechanics, and functional movement.
Shoulder injuries
Repetitive overhead movements, lifting, and falls can contribute to shoulder pain and reduced mobility. Rehabilitation may involve range-of-motion exercises, strengthening, and movement retraining.
Knee and ankle injuries
Slips, trips, falls, and sudden changes in direction can cause sprains, strains, and other lower-extremity injuries. Physical therapy may help restore walking ability, balance, strength, and joint mobility.
Repetitive stress injuries
Repeated movements can contribute to wrist, elbow, shoulder, and neck discomfort. Treatment may address muscle endurance, posture, movement patterns, and activity modification.
Rehabilitation tailored to your occupation
A warehouse employee may need to regain lifting tolerance, while an office worker may need to improve sitting comfort and upper-extremity function.
At Greenbelt Physical Therapy, we consider each patient’s job demands when developing an individualized treatment plan.
Recovering from a workplace injury? Our team is here to help you work toward improved mobility, strength, and function.
Match rehabilitation to your workday
- Explain the weights, positions, tools, repetition, and duration involved in your work.
- Discuss both obvious tasks and smaller demands such as gripping a scanner, climbing steps, or sitting in a vehicle.
- Ask how your home program supports the specific abilities you need to rebuild.
Common Questions
Can repetitive tasks cause problems even without a single accident?
Repeated loading and sustained positions can contribute to some musculoskeletal symptoms. A medical evaluation helps identify the problem; claim eligibility is a separate determination.
Is workplace rehabilitation only for heavy labor?
No. Driving, computer use, patient care, retail work, and other roles can also involve meaningful physical demands. Your plan should reflect your job and symptoms.
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