Our day to day life is mainly based around work. It is necessary to us to do some work and it plays key role in our lives.
People work for money, physical health and mental satisfaction. The work could be in factories, construction sites, mines and offices. Some work places adopt automated work processes and safe work practices to avoid work accidents but still there are possibilities of getting work related injuries.
One can prevent these work related injuries by following a simple physical exercise regime and consulting a Physiotherapist in the initial stages of discomfort and pain. Injuries at work can occur suddenly, such as a slip or fall, or slowly over time with repetitive strain on an area of the body. Work injuries are a stressful period for those involved. Recent changes to WorkCover now allows early access to Physiotherapy services.
Some of the most common work injuries seen by Physiotherapists are due to over use. Overuse injuries develop when a worker repetitively overloads their body during activities such as lifting, typing, gripping. Symptoms can arise due to damage to soft tissues such as muscles or tendons. Overuse can also be related to poor working conditions and incorrect work environment setups.
Back and Neck Pain
Back and neck pain are commonly seen in office workers and also workers who have physically demanding jobs. Poor posture, inadequate muscle strength and poor work environment can contribute to back and neck pain.
Sprains and Strains
Many workers suffer ligament sprains or muscle strains. These can occur when a worker over stretches, twists or overloads a joint or some soft tissue. Soft tissue sprains and strains are common work injuries which respond well to treatment.
What to do after a work injury:
- Inform employer regarding injury as soon as possible
- Employer will lodge claim with WorkCover
- Claim number will be issued by WorkCover
- Visit your GP to rule out serious injury and to organise any further medical intervention
- Contact us to start your Physiotherapy journey
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