Supporting Recovery Beyond the Initial Injury
Recovery doesn’t necessarily end when the pain decreases. Learn why strength, mobility, endurance, functional rehabilitation, and progressive exercise may be important when returning to work, sports, and everyday activities after an injury.
Work Injury Pain Isn’t “Part of the Job” — Here’s What You Can Do
Work-related pain shouldn’t automatically be accepted as part of the job. Learn what to do after a workplace injury and how physical therapy, rehabilitation, work conditioning, and work hardening may support a safe return to work.
I Got Hurt on the Job: What Are My First Steps?
Injured at work and unsure what to do next? Learn the important first steps after a workplace injury, including getting medical care, reporting the accident, documenting what happened, and following your Workers’ Compensation treatment plan.
Am I Eligible for Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy isn’t only for people recovering from surgery. Learn who may benefit from physical therapy and how individualized rehabilitation can help improve strength, mobility, function, and recovery following an injury.
Which of These Two Types of Pain Do You Have?
Not all pain is the same. Learn the difference between nociceptive pain involving injured or irritated tissues and neuropathic pain involving the nerves, including common symptoms, causes, and conservative treatment options.
I Fell at Work. What Should I Do?
A fall at work can cause neck, back, shoulder, knee, and other musculoskeletal injuries that may interfere with your ability to perform your job. Learn what to do after a workplace fall and how physical therapy, chiropractic care, and work conditioning may support a safe recovery and return to work.
Why Is Physical Therapy So Important After an Injury?
Physical therapy can play an important role after a sports injury, work injury, motor vehicle accident, or other musculoskeletal injury. Learn how rehabilitation may help support healing, reduce discomfort, restore mobility and function, and lower the risk of re-injury.
3 Nonsurgical Treatments for Back Pain
Back pain does not always require surgery. Learn about three nonsurgical treatment options—chiropractic care, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and spinal decompression—and how individualized conservative care may help reduce pain and restore function.
4 Common Work Injuries and How to Treat Them
Work injuries can result from repetitive movements, poor ergonomics, lifting, falls, and physically demanding job duties. Learn about four common workplace injuries and conservative treatment and rehabilitation options.
I Was Hurt on the Job: What Should I Do Now?
If you are injured on the job, knowing what steps to take can help with your treatment and recovery. Learn about reporting a work injury, getting evaluated, following work restrictions, and rehabilitation options including work conditioning and work hardening.