Work Related Injuries and Pain
Work Related Injuries and Pain
Work-related injuries or pain are prevalent and can involve any body part. They can be due to an injury or an impact on the duties performed at work. Being involved in a work-related injury can be stressful for many reasons, including the hassle of filing a claim and dealing with an insurance representative, the inability to work while recovering from the injury, which may result in lost wages, and taking time off to treat the injury and pain. In addition, work-related injuries or pain will cause one to lose productivity.
Symptoms & Causes of ​​Work Related Injuries and Pain
The symptoms of work-related injuries and pain are:
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Joint stiffness
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Muscle tightness
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Redness and swelling of the affected area
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“Pins and needles” sensation
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Numbness
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Aching and tiredness of the affected body part
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Fatigue
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Inability to sleep and to perform work duties
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​The causes of work-related injuries and pain are:
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Poor sitting posture
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Placing additional stress on the neck and upper back
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Poor lifting technique
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Placing an undue load on the structures of the low back
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Sustained postures
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Repetition of similar movement patterns
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Continual load through a particular area of the body
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A sudden increase in an employee’s workload
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Slips and falls
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Machinery incident
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Struck by moving objects
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Struck by a falling object
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Overexertion / strenuous movements
Treatment for Work Related Injuries and Pain
Our physiotherapists at Fizo Kare Physiotherapy Centre will help you get back to work and function at your highest level of physical productivity. We will provide a variety of approaches and techniques depending on the injury or pain to give you the best and most effective treatment and help you achieve your short- and long-term goals.