Work Injuries & Workers' Comp
If you were injured at work, our job is to get you back to your previous work activities safely. Spine & Rehab Specialists provides workers compensation PT in El Paso, Texas, and our therapists work closely with physicians, insurance companies, case workers and attorneys. We accept and file most insurance, including workers' compensation.
Injured at work: what we help with
Work injuries cover lifting strains, repetitive-use pain, slips and falls and other injuries from the job. Physical therapy for a work injury treats the injury and prepares you for the tasks your job asks of you. Details for each body part are on back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, neck pain and carpal tunnel.
We focus on returning you to your previous work activities, and a plan of care is built with those who are involved in your claim to achieve the best recovery.
Workers comp physical therapy and return to work
Work conditioning and work hardening
Individually customized programs that build strength, endurance and safe work technique through strengthening, conditioning and work simulation tasks, so you rehabilitate fully and reduce the chance of re-injury.
Functional capacity evaluation (FCE)
A comprehensive computerized test of your ability to do your job. It includes static and dynamic lifting, strength and range-of-motion measures, cardiovascular endurance, material handling and simulation tasks.
Reports you can use
Test results come as a data report, summary and recommendations, provided in a timely manner.
Working with your employer, adjuster and case manager
Our staff and physical therapists work with physicians, insurance companies, referring case workers and attorneys. Bring your claim information to your first visit, and call us before then if you are unsure what your claim requires. Authorization rules vary, so we will confirm what is needed with you and your payer.
For employers: prevention and screening at your workplace
Employers can also bring physical therapy to the job site. Ask about:
- An industrial injury prevention program at your business that teaches safe execution of physical tasks to avoid back injuries
- An ergonomic assessment of work spaces and tasks, including computer, lifting, standing, pushing and pulling mechanics, desk and seat adjustment, postural education and workplace layout
- Post offer and pre-hire screens that check new employees can meet the critical job demands
- Workplace wellness workshops on prevention of aches and pains from repetitive activity
Questions after a work injury
Do I need a referral for workers comp PT?
Workers' compensation rules can require authorization from the payer or a physician. Call us with your claim details and we will tell you what we need.
Can you handle my return-to-work plan?
Yes. We build a plan of care around your work activities and share our findings with those involved in your claim.
Back to work safely from El Paso, Texas
Our Edgemere and Physicians clinics treat work injuries. Call our Edgemere or Physicians clinic, or request an appointment. In many cases you do not need a referral in Texas, and we can help verify your insurance requirements before your first visit.
We see patients at our Edgemere and Physicians clinics in El Paso, Texas.