Work Related Injuries In Cochrane

Reduce Pain & Inflammation

• Diverse Manual Therapy Techniques: In addition to joint mobilizations and massage, we may utilize myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and other hands-on techniques to decrease pain, improve circulation, and promote healthy tissue healing.
• Modalities for Targeted Relief: We may use ultrasound therapy to reduce inflammation, deep tissue heating, or TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) to manage pain signals and provide temporary relief.
• Combined Approach: We often combine manual therapy and modalities with specific exercises for optimal pain reduction and long-term management of your injury.

Restore Range of Motion

• Flexibility & Mobility: Our targeted exercises, stretches, and techniques, such as joint mobilizations, improve your overall flexibility and help you move your injured area with greater ease and less pain.
• Activity-Specific Focus: We don’t just focus on general flexibility. We tailor your treatment to restore the specific range of motion needed for your job tasks and daily life.

Rebuild Strength & Endurance

• Progressive Exercise Program: We’ll create a personalized exercise program that gradually increases in intensity to help you rebuild strength in the injured area and surrounding muscles, improving overall support and stability.
• Functional Strength: Our focus is restoring strength and the functional strength required for your job demands. This may involve exercises that mimic your work tasks or target specific muscle groups used on the job.
• Stamina & Endurance: For work-related injuries, we’ll also work on improving your overall stamina and endurance so you can comfortably handle the physical requirements of your job.

Improve Posture & Body Mechanics

• Analyzing Your Movement: We carefully assess your static and during-movement posture, identifying imbalances or compensations contributing to your injury.
• Corrective Exercises: We’ll provide exercises designed to address postural weaknesses or muscle imbalances contributing to your pain or limiting your functional abilities.
• Habit Change: We’ll teach you proper form, lifting techniques, desk setup, and other strategies to improve your body mechanics at work and during everyday tasks and minimize future strain.

Work-Specific Rehabilitation

• Simulated Tasks: If safe and appropriate, we may incorporate exercises or simulated activities that mimic your work tasks to prepare you specifically for a triumphant return to your job.
• Gradual Progression: We’ll work with you to create a gradual, safe plan for reintroducing work-like activities as your recovery progresses.
• Confidence & Skill: This work-specific rehabilitation helps you regain both the physical abilities and the confidence to perform your job duties comfortably.