At work, your body faces challenges every day. Physical therapy does not just help after injury: it can prevent injuries from happening in the first place. Think of physical therapists as partners in keeping you healthy on the job, whether you are lifting heavy objects, sitting at a desk, or somewhere in between. Physical therapy can play a key role in ensuring workplace safety by preventing injuries and promoting recovery. Here’s how physical therapy and safe workplaces are linked:
How We Help Before Problems Start
Physical therapy helps return workers to their original jobs.
We believe prevention is better than treatment. Our team works to keep you safe by:
Physical therapy helps ensure workplace safety following an injury.
-
-
-
-
- Walking through your workplace to spot potential risks you may not notice
- Creating simple exercise routines that strengthen the exact muscles you use at work
- Showing you how to move your body safely during your specific job tasks
- Addressing those little aches before they turn into something serious
-
-
-
How We Help Get You Back to Work When Injuries Happen
-
-
-
-
- Sometimes, injuries occur despite our best efforts. When injury occurs, we are here to:
- Design recovery plans focused on the movements you need for your job
- Treat the specific physical challenges common in your industry
- Manage pain effectively so you can rely less on medication
Patients mimic their work duties within the clinic setting.
-
-
-
How We Help Create Lasting Workplace Improvements
Exercises that mimic work responsibilities enable patients to return to work safely.
We do not just focus on individuals; we help make entire workplaces better by:
- Suggesting practical changes to your equipment and workspace
- Helping employers create safety guidelines that work
- Teaching supervisors what early warning signs to watch for
- Supporting workplace wellness programs that benefit everyone
When physical therapy principles become part of everyday workplace culture, everyone wins. Fewer injuries mean:
- Less time away from work
- Better productivity
- Healthier, happier employees who do not have to worry about getting hurt on the job
Physical therapy returns workers to their original environments and jobs.
Physical therapists in the workplace do not just prevent injuries—they help create an atmosphere where people feel cared for. When employees see their company investing in their physical wellbeing, they tend to work better, stay longer, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. It’s a simple truth: when you feel good physically, you bring your best self to the job, and everyone benefits. Let Rehab Associates help ensure your workplace safety!
The team at Rehab Associates can help you stay healthy at work! Call us today 855-722-8478 and visit our website for more information!
https://racva.com/workplace-industrial-injury-prevention/
Dr. Glover specializes in the treatment of industrial athletes.
With a passion for restoring mobility and improving quality of life, Dr. Robin Glover serves patients at Rehab Associates clinics in Appomattox and Forest, Virginia. As both a partner and clinical leader within the practice, she brings specialized expertise to the rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions, with particular focus on hip, knee, and shoulder treatment.
Dr. Glover’s distinguished credentials include certification as a Functional Capacity and Post Offer Pre-Employment Evaluator. She has developed specialized knowledge in rehabilitating and preventing injuries among industrial athletes, helping workers maintain peak physical performance in demanding environments.
Her academic journey began at the University of Virginia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in sports medicine. She furthered her education at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medical College of Virginia, obtaining both her master’s and doctoral degrees in physical therapy.
Patients benefit not only from Dr. Glover’s extensive clinical knowledge but also from her leadership role within Rehab Associates, where she helps shape the practice’s commitment to exceptional rehabilitative care.
