Most of us have times when we have aches and pains due to unaccustomed activity. In spite of good intentions, often we are not in the physical shape that we would like to be in to or to do our job with ease. When the usual first aid for those aches and pains do not result in reduction of symptoms, you need to consult your physician or the occupational health nurse at your work site.
Medical evaluation can help you and your physician decide if occupational or physical therapy would help you return to your normal activities. Early treatment of repetitive stress symptoms or injuries is important to prevent development of chronic pain and limitations in normal movement. Long standing problems develop when repeated reinjury occurs due to lack of awareness of the causes of injuries or overuse syndromes related to an active life style that we all desire.
Occupational and Physical Therapists Provide These Services:
- Acute care following injury
- Custom splint fabrication
- Preventive education and training
- Pre-placement screening
- On-the-job exercise programs
- Job site analysis
- Job task and site modification
- Structured "return to work" programs
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
For These Problems:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis/epicondylitis
- Shoulder and neck problems
- Low back pain
- Repetitive stress symptoms
- Hand and finger injuries
- Hip, knee or foot injuries
