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Have you been injured on the job? Find out what physical therapy could do for you!
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Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker
[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com
Many medical providers will advise the injured
worker to go to physical therapy as part of the
recovery process.
What is physical therapy?
Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker
[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com
According to the American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA),
“Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who
maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and health;
this enables an individual to have optimal functioning and quality
of life, while ensuring their safety and applying evidence to provide
efficient and effective care.”
Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker
[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com
Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker
How does it affect workers?
Physical therapistswork with physicians, chiropractors, and other healthcare representatives to ensure patients are following up
on recommended treatment and are taking physical measures to heal.
[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com
Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker
Physical therapistscan help workers understand their
injuries better, enabling a more
successful recovery.
[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com
Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker
Physical therapistscan help workers customize their
treatment to suit their needs and
help them return to their normal
work duties.