Experiencing a work injury is a stressful event. After an injury, you want to receive the best treatment possible so that the damage does not negatively affect your life. How soon after an injury should you consider physical therapy?
It is critical to begin physical therapy immediately after an injury has occurred. Here's why…
- Speed up recovery - After an injury, receiving immediate treatment with a physical therapist increases your chances of returning to your previous level of activity quickly – depending on the type of injury.
- Prevent chronic post-injury issues - When an injury is left untreated, chronic inflammatory pain and limited range of motion can become a part of your everyday life. With immediate physical therapy, the healing process can prevent chronic issues.
- Cut down medical costs - Increased medical treatments and costs can occur by avoiding immediate physical Additional doctor's visits and treatments can occur due to secondary issues.
Getting an early start to your physical therapy can assist in addressing your injury and concerns while helping aid your healing process. Injured workers may find themselves worried about suffering another injury, especially if they got hurt doing something they do daily. Working with a physical therapist can help with these concerns, as a PT can teach you how to avoid reinjury. Learning new techniques will help you heal and give you a greater sense of control in your recovery.
The team at ACE Rehab is here to guide you after a work injury. We will assist you in navigating insurance claims with the corporation where you were injured and offer you personalized treatment plans to get you back to your pre-injured self. For an in-depth evaluation of your injury, please call (703) 204-0533 or visit www.acerehab.com.