Physiotherapy for Work-Related Injuries in Bradford

Work puts the same demands on the body day after day. A desk job loads the neck, shoulders and wrists. A physical job loads the back, knees and hands. When pain starts to interfere with your work, early treatment usually means a faster and more complete recovery. At WellCare Medical in Bradford, physiotherapy for work-related injuries is built around what your job requires, with the goal of getting you back to full duties safely and keeping you there.

• lower back and neck pain from lifting, bending or sitting
• shoulder pain from reaching and overhead work
• repetitive strain in the elbow, wrist and hand
• knee and hip pain from kneeling, climbing and standing
• tension headaches and upper-back fatigue from desk work
• sprains and strains from slips, trips and awkward lifts

• Assessment of your job demands. We ask what you lift, how often, in what positions and for how long.
• Treatment for the injury. Hands-on therapy, mobility work and pain-relief strategies in the early stage.
• Strength and endurance. Exercise matched to the physical requirements of your role.
• Movement and lifting technique. Practical ways to do your tasks with less strain.
• Workstation and task changes. Adjustments to your set-up, tools and work pacing.
• A return-to-work plan. A graded schedule of hours and duties, if you have been off or on modified work.

Your physiotherapist takes a history of the injury and of your job, examines the affected area and tests the movements your work involves. You will get a diagnosis in plain language, advice on what you can safely do at work now, and a treatment plan. If your employer or insurer needs a report, tell us at your first visit.

Most people use their extended health benefits for physiotherapy after a work-related strain, and we bill most major insurers directly. See using your work benefits, the insurance providers we work with and our private billing packages if you are not covered. Please call us at (365) 247-0440 if you are unsure how your treatment will be paid for.

Go to an emergency department for a serious injury at work: a suspected fracture, a deep cut, a head injury, or back pain with numbness in the groin, leg weakness or loss of bladder or bowel control.

When an insurer or employer needs objective information about what you can safely do, we offer a Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE). For overuse problems, see chiropractic treatment for repetitive strain injuries and massage for repetitive strain injuries. If desk posture is the cause, read about physiotherapy for postural problems. After a collision on the road, see car accident rehabilitation.