When an employee suffers an injury at work, the employer wants them to receive the best medical and rehabilitative care possible to ensure a successful recovery. At Endeavor Physical Therapy & Wellness, our team of experienced and highly trained occupational and physical therapists offers effective, personalized treatment plans to get an injured employee back to full health as quickly and safely as possible. Physical therapy aims to minimize or eliminate pain, restore mobility, regain ... [Read More]
Workers’ Compensation
Important Questions To Ask A Physician During My Workman’s Comp Visit
A workman’s comp visit, also called a worker’s compensation visit, covers any illness or injury that happened at work or due to your occupation. Examples of injuries that you can sustain on the job include injuries sustained due to slipping, falling, or an accident while handling machinery. If you experience any occupational injury, a physician can provide the necessary medical report for your claim as well as treatment to help you get better. What Questions Should You Ask During A Workman’s ... [Read More]
What to Expect During a Worker’s Comp Visit
If you have been injured at work, you need to have a medical evaluation and possible treatment of any injuries. The doctor will document how, when, and where you were hurt so that you can be compensated for any injuries or time off from work due to the injury. You may also require rehabilitative care to ensure that you heal quickly and successfully. Workers’ comp is designed to cover the cost of a work-related injury. This can include any requisite medical treatment, time off required from ... [Read More]
Benefits of Working with a Physical Therapy Group That Understands Workers’ Compensation
The purpose of workers’ compensation is to ensure that an employee receives wages and medical treatment in the event that he or she is unable to work, following an on-the-job injury or if the employee requires medical attention due to a disease incurred as a result of his or her employment. Almost 3 million of these injuries were reported by private employers in 2017, according to the US Department of Labor. Following an on-the-job injury that requires physical therapy ... [Read More]
How a Workers’ Compensation Program Can Reduce Recovery Time
Whether you have suffered an accident while on the job or have experienced an injury as a direct result of your employment, you could benefit greatly from aid provided by a Workers’ (also called workman’s) compensation program. Any business, no matter the industry or the level of skill, is required to provide a standard of benefits in the event that their employees might get hurt on the job. While it’s no secret that this is beneficial to their employees, establishing a workers’ compensation ... [Read More]
